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This is almost as varied as there are fishes in the world. Fish use literally hundreds of different ways of attracting a mate. Some are very subtle while others are very long and wide to see.
Sticklebacks actually build an underwater nest with only a hole at each end to protect the eggs and later the hatched babies.
Most tetras swim quickly through plants and leave a trail of fertilized eggs behind them.
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What type of behavior is characterized by the display of body parts or release of a scent for the purpose of attracting a male?
courtship
How do various behaviors of social dominance and courtship display affect the evolutionary process?
Courtship rituals and displays of dominance are crucial to the evolutionary process because they determine which animals mate and pass on their genetic material and which do not. Animals that display attractive traits and courtship behavior mate and have children, and thus those traits are selected for.
What is the process of attracting a mate called?
The most appropriate I could find was 'courtship'. Another possibility could be 'display'.Wikipedia says: Courtship display is a special, sometimes ritualised, set of behaviours which some animals perform as part of courtship. Courtship behaviours can include special calls, postures, and movements, and may involve special plumage, bright colours or other ornamentation. A good example is the 'dancing' done by male birds of paradise. Display is a form of animal behaviour, linked to survival of the species in various ways. One example of display used by some species can be found in the form of courtship, with the male usually having a striking feature that is distinguished by colour, shape or size, used to attract a female.
What type of a behavior is characterized by the display of body parts or release of a scent for the purpose of attracting a mate?
courtship
What type of behavior is characterized by the display of the body parts or release of a scent for the purpose of attracting a mate?
Courtship
What is a ostrich wings?
An ostrich cannot fly but still has wings used primarily for courtship display and balance when it runs.
Can a bird do a loop the loop?
Yes, eagles are often seen looping the loop with their partners as a pairing display during courtship.
Can you breed common goldfish and red cap oranda fish together?
A common goldfish can be bred with a red cap oranda fish. When these fish breed, there is a definite courtship ritual.
What has the author Charles R Stonor written?
Charles R Stonor has written: 'Courtship and display among birds' -- subject(s): Birds
How do you prepare a skeleton display of a fish?
Remove the meat of the fish prepare it
What kind of fish can mix with a minnow fish?
The kind of fish that can mix with a minnow fish is a goldfish. Danio is another kind of fish that can mix with a minnow fish.
Can fish be fixed?
What Kind Of Fish If It Is The Kind Of Fish That You Have Or Eat Then No!:D
