Animal communication

Question 1

Communication

Answer 1

Complex and diverse signaling that involves the exchange of information.

Question 2

Types of information communicated

Answer 2

Mating signals
Territorial warnings
Alarm calls
Food calls
Status calls
and Location clues.

Question 3

Food call example

Answer 3

Honeybees (Apid melifera) do a waggle dance to alert others of where food may be.

Question 4

Alarm call example

Answer 4

Vervet monkeys (Chlorocebrus pygerythrus) alarm others of leopards, snakes etc.

Question 5

Methods of communication

Answer 5

Visual signals
Auditorial signals
Chemical cignals
Physical contact
Electrical signals

Question 6

Knife fish family

Answer 6

Apteronotis sp.

Question 7

Fireflies

Answer 7

Lampyridae sp.

Question 8

Honest signal example

Answer 8

Gazelle (Gazella sp.) stotting

Question 9

Dishonest signal example

Answer 9

Anglerfish (Melanocetus sp.)

Question 10

Extreme example of dishonest signalling

Answer 10

Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) lie to clan mates about food locations, mating practices etc.

Question 11

Handicapped principle

Answer 11

honest signals are reliable because they are costly to produce or maintain, ensuring only individuals with superior fitness can afford them.

Question 12

Handicapped signal example

Answer 12

Peacock (Pavo cristatus) males have energy costly displays and it makes them easier to be preyed on, therefore, only the strongest survive to breed.