8. Communication Flashcards
1
Q
How can animals communicate?
A
Auditory (vocalisation), visual, olfactory (chemical)
2
Q
what are the three categories of vision perception?
A
- acuity (sharpness)
- colour vision
- monocular/binocular vision
3
Q
Some key points of cat vision?
A
- cats can respond to television and rapid moving items
- cats have a large binocular area of vision
- the cones of their eyes can absorb greens and blues
4
Q
Why do animals vocalise?
A
- mating rituals
- warning calls
- conveying location of food sources
- social learning
5
Q
How do animals use olfaction to communicate?
A
animals can detect chemicals in the environment to detect pheromones, hormones or food sources.
