Exam 22: Animal Behavior

The release of chemicals called ________ by one individual helps other individuals identify and locate that individual.

A disadvantage of living in groups would be

Behaviors can evolve because behaviors are influenced by ________.

Learned behaviors

________ is the production of signals by one organism that stimulate a response in another organism.

Many of the common traits found in domestic animals are likely due to

A rat that realizes a lever must be pushed in order to obtain food pellets is an example of

Fruit flies are either "rovers" that move rapidly over a surface looking for food or "sitters" that move slowly over a surface.When a rover and a sitter are mated,all of the offspring are rovers.When two of these offspring are mated,75 percent of the offspring are rovers and 25 percent of the offspring are sitters.This suggests that

Because a frog has a more complex nervous system than a slug,the behaviors of a frog should be more complex than those of a slug.

Which of the following statements about fixed behaviors is true?

Which of the following does NOT reflect a biological benefit of animal communication?

Offspring resulting from a promiscuous mating system typically receive less care from their parents.

The entire genetic information of an individual is known as a(n)________.

In a polygamous mating system,a male mates with a group of females called a ________.

A(n)________ is an action made by one organism in response to other organisms or to the physical environment.

For a gosling,________ means forming an image of who is a parent early in life.

When you type an e-mail address,you are engaging in a(n)

A dog urinating on a nearby shrub is most likely

Animals that live in groups do not have fixed behaviors.

When you see a speed limit sign,you control your speed according to the "rule." This is an example of