courtship behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
what does courtship behavior help an organisms to do ?
A
courtship behavior helps an organism to attract mates
2
Q
why is attracting mates important ?
A
this is important to synchronize reproductive readiness
3
Q
2 examples of courtship behavior ?
A
the gypsy moth
- releases chemicals called pheromones to attract mates
the blue-footed booby
- peforms a ritualised dance
4
Q
why is courtship behaviour specific to species ?
A
as it helps to prevent interbreeding
5
Q
how can courtship behavior be used for classification ?
A
similar organisms have similar displays of courtship behavior
