Behavioral Adaptations Flashcards
What are innate behavior?
Innate behavior are those that occur naturally; they do not have to be learned
Innate behavior can also be known as?
Instinct
How many organisms have innate behavior?
All of them
Are reflex behaviors innate?
Yes
Two examples of innate behavior in humans?
Grasping reflex - Babies instinctively grasp on an object placed on their palm.
Sucking reflex - Newborns instinctively suck on a nipple that is placed in their mouths.
Some of the most important animal behaviors involve?
Mating
What is mating?
Mating is the pairing of an adult male and female to produce young.
Adults that are most successful at attracting a mate are most likely to have an ________?
Offspring
Traits that help animals attract a mate and have their offspring increases their _______? Can these traits be passed on to their offspring?
Fitness; yes
Do animals share certain mating behaviors that aid reproductive success?
Yes
What are three behaviors that animals have that aid reproductive success?
Courtship behavior
Caring for young
Defending territory
What is courtship behavior?
To be chosen as a mate, males perform courtship behaviors which are special behaviors that help attract females
Examples of courtship behaviors?
Whale songs
Bird dances
Frog croaks
In many species, male chose the females they want to mate with
False; females chose the male they want to mate with
What is caring for young? Does it help their chances of survival?
In many species, one or both parents care for their offspring. Yes, it increases their chances of survival.
