Quick 10Q: Animal Behavior

Which of the following describes the behavior observed between two organisms fighting for a mating partner?

• intersexual selection

• intrasexual selection

• agonistic behavior

• aggressive behavior

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Which of the following describes the behavior observed between one organism choosing a mate?

• intersexual selection

• intrasexual selection

• agonistic behavior

• aggressive behavior

Which of the following describes the behavior of a flock of geese following the mother in a straight line?

• maternal connection

• imprinting

• innate behavior

• conditioning

Which of the following describes an example of classical conditioning?

• A dog determines when they scratch at the bag of food, the bag will open and some pieces fall out.

• A cat determines if they ring a bell their owner will feed them

• A rat determines that when the lights turn on a person walks into the room so they run when the lights turn on

• A horse determines when they don't jump high enough their rider whips them harder

Which of the following types of signals would be used for two organisms mating by a ritualistic dance?

• chemical

• visual

• auditory

• tactile

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Which of the following describes the behavior observed when a stickleback fish sees the color red and begins to attack?

• aggressive behavior

• forging behavior

• altruistic behavior

• innate behavior

Which of the following describes why ants scatter when you break their trail?

• ants are attached to the ant in front of them

• ants are following a chemical trail, so they lose the trail

• ants are following a path and will not scatter if you break the trail

• ants are attached to the substrate and will not scatter if you break the trail

Which of the following describes the behavior of an ectotherm?

• The ectotherm is unable to regulate its body temperature so it will consume more food in cooler environments

• The ectotherm is unable to regulate its body temperature so it will move to bask in the sun in cooler environments

• The ectotherm is able to regulate its body temperature so it will consume less food in warmer environments

• The ectotherm is able to regulate its body temperature so it will hide in the shadows in warmer environments

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Which of the following describes the type of signal of the Belding squirrel that made the alarm call regarding the predator?

• chemical

• tactile

• visual

• auditory

Which of the following describes the result of a bird that has been cross fostered?

• The fostered bird will be able to mate with its own species and will create viable offspring with the foster species

• The fostered bird will be unable to mate with its own species and will create viable offspring with the foster species

• The fostered bird will be able to mate with its own species and will not create viable offspring with the foster species

• The fostered bird will be unable to mate with its own species and will not create viable offspring with the foster species