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Communication Flashcards

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What four key pieces of information do mammals need to communicate?

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Visual
Olfactory
Tactile
Auditory

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Visual signals

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Posture
Markings
Teeth
Ears
Behaviour
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Olfactory signals

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Chemical - pheromones
Displays of dominance, territoriality
Recognition of individuals
Scent glands on the face, abdomen

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Tactile signals

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Grooming

Precopulatory

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Auditory signals

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Alarm calls
Territorial advertising
Individual recognition
Social cohesion

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