Animal Behavior
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Behavior starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A group of meerkats takes turns standing guard while others search for food. What type of behavior is this?
Describe how animals use sound to communicate.
Describe how animals use visual signals to communicate.
Describe one way animals use chemical signals to communicate.
Describe the difference between dominance and submission in animal social structures.
Explain the difference between innate and learned behaviors in animals.
Explain the role of pheromones in animal behavior.
Explain why migration is important for some animal species.
Explain why some animals live in groups.
What is the main purpose of courtship behavior in animals?
Context: A flock of birds suddenly changes direction in perfect unison when a predator approaches. Explain how this coordinated group behavior benefits the birds and what mechanisms might allow them to synchronize their movements.
Context: In a study, researchers observed that certain fish species clean parasites off larger fish, receiving food in return. What is this type of relationship called, and how does it benefit both species?
Describe how the concept of kin selection explains altruistic behavior in social animals such as bees or meerkats.
Explain the difference between taxis and kinesis in animal movement, providing an example of each.
