2. Classification Using Courtship Behaviour - Using it to Classify Species

Question 1

What does it mean when it says courtship behaviour us species specific?

Answer 1

Only members of the same species will do and respond to that courtship behaviour. This allows members of the same species to recognise each other and preventing interbreeding and making reproduction more successful.

Question 2

EXAMPLE.

Fireflies.

Answer 2

Give off pulses of light.

The patterns of flashes is specific to each species.

Question 3

EXAMPLE.

Crickets.

Answer 3

Make sounds that are similar to Morse code, the code being different for different species.

Question 4

EXAMPLE.

Male peacocks.

Answer 4

Show off their coloured tails.

Tail patterns is only found on peacocks.

Question 5

EXAMPLE.

Male butterflies.

Answer 5

Use chemicals to attract females.

Only those of correct species respond.

Question 6

The more closely related species are…

Answer 6

The more similar their courtship behaviour.