Courtship Behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
What is courtship behaviour?
A
The way organisms behave in order to attract each other and to allow mating
2
Q
What is the Stimulus Response Chain?
A
A Series of Behavioural elements in courtship
3
Q
In the same species - S-R-C is always…….
A
the same
4
Q
In different species - S-R-C is always …….
A
different
5
Q
What does the stimulus response chain allow for?
A
Species recognition
6
Q
Why is courtship behaviour important to successful mating?
A
- Species recognition
- Identify a mate that is capable of breeding
- Mating Synchronisation
- Possibility of a pair bond forming
7
Q
What is a pair bond?
A
The strong attraction between male and femal breeding pair
8
Q
What is innate behaviour?
A
Pre-Programmed or stereotypical behaviour
