Behav. Immune System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between active and proactive behaviour in response to pathogens?
A
Proactive behaviour is prevention to avoid infection and reactive is when ill you increase your own fitness
2
Q
What are 8 types of behaviours that increase immunological fitness?
A
1) Preening
2)Water bathing
3) scratching
4) dust bathing
5) sun bathing
6) Avoidance of pathogens
7) Social distancing
8) Sanitation
3
Q
What is the term for protecting your whole social circle?
A
Inclusive fitness
4
Q
What is the downside of sunbathing?
A
Heat stress for birds
5
Q
What is the downside of water bathing?
A
Avian flue attracted to oily feathers
6
Q
What is an example of avoidance of pathogens?
A
Oystercatches choose medium size cockles because they might be infected with helimnths (parasites)
