Diversity and Classification - Classification Using Courtship Behaviour Flashcards

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What is Courtship Behaviour?

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Behaviour carried out by organisms to attract a mate of the right species

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What are the 2 types of Courtship Behaviour? Give examples.

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Simple Courtship Behaviour:

  1. Releasing a chemical
  2. Using sound
  3. Visual displays

Complex Courtship Behaviour:

  1. Dancing
  2. Building
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Why is Courtship Behaviour species specific?

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It allows members of the same species to recognize each other, preventing interbreeding and making reproduction more successful

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