Animal behavior ch 36

Question 1

Innate behavior definition plus examples

Answer 1

Inborn behavior. Does not require learning to be performed correctly

(feeding, communicating, reproduction, responding to predators, capturing prey)

Question 2

Fixed action pattern definition and examples

Answer 2

Series of instinctive movements, triggered by stimulus, that once started will continue until completion

(baby chicks mouth opening, cuckoos egg dumping)

Question 3

Learned behavior definition and examples

Answer 3

Behavior that is altered by experience

(Imprinting and habituation-animal learns by experience to not respond to a stimulus)

Question 4

Communication signals definition and the 4 examples:

Answer 4

Cues for social behavior between members of a species

(Pheromones, acoustic signals, Visual signals, Tactile displays)

Question 5

Solitary animals definition and example

Answer 5

Animals like predators that spend most of their lives by themselves

Bobcats. Come together to mate in fall/winter. Use territorial behaviors like scent marking (pheromones) to mark and defend their home area

Question 6

Living in groups definition and why they live in groups

Answer 6

Animals that live in groups.

1. Defense against predators
2. Improved feeding opportunities
   3.Group living allows transmission of cultural traits and behaviors like use of tools

Question 7

Living in group cons (2 answers)

Answer 7

Dominance hierarchies- Subordinates may not get an equal share of resources

Cost outweighs benefits when there is a limited supply of nutrients

Question 8

Agonistic behavior definition and example

Answer 8

any activity related to fighting like aggression, submission, defense, or retreat

ritualized threat display (mutual understood dominance meaning. Might have subordinate ritual)

Question 9

Altruistic behavior definition and example

Answer 9

Act performed by an individual to aid others while apparently, increasing its own risk

Prairie dogs barking, killdeer faking a broken wing, etc