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Can fish can swim because it is an inherited or learned behavior?
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∙ 14y ago
Inherited. They hatch from eggs and mom/dad is long gone so they swim from the moment they are born and are not taught by mama and dad fish.
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Why is the ability to swim an inherited trait in a fish but a learned trait in human beings?
The ability to swim is a survival trait in fish, they instinctively know how to swim because they cannot survive otherwise. Therefore only fish that know how to swim can pass on their genes to the next generation. Humans may also have an inherent ability to swim. Babies have the ability to swim when they are very young - a reflex. However, they cannot surface for air by themselves. They later lose this ability and need to learn how to swim at a later stage.
What does a stork eat?
A stork eats fish, depending on the size of the stork, the bigger the stork, the bigger the fish it eats.
What is the purpose of having a control group?
In conducting a scientific experiment, a scientist should have a control group and an experiment/treatment group. The scientist proposes a null hypothesis (null because it is intended to be disproven). The scientist then treats the two groups identically except the treatment group receives the treatment and the control group does not. Because the two groups were treated identically except for the treatment, any subsequent differences in the groups is (tentatively) attributed to the treatment. Thus,the control group is the group NOT receiving the treatment. For example, the scientist could propose that "fish will not die if they stop receiving food" (as a null hypothesis). The scientist then places two fish tanks full of similar fish into the same room, so that temperature, air pressure and light are equal. Then the scientist feeds one tank the recommended amount of fish food, while not feeding the other tank at all. After one week of this treatment, the scientist observes the tank receiving food (the control group) contains live fish while the group receiving the treatment (starvation) only contains dead fish. The scientist would then disprove the null hypothesis and conclude (tentatively) that fish do need food to continue living.
Why don't people eat much fish?
they do every time they buy from the store
Can you give example of each migration and adaptation?
birds migrate and some fish camouflage.
At least one inherited or learned trait for the jellyfish?
they jellyfish eat fish
What similarity is there between innate and learned behavior?
No, an instinct is an action or response that do without thinking but a learned behavior would be an action that you have learned or been taught. Although, a learned behavior can become an instinct.
What are some inherited traits of fish?
the example of inherited traits are mostly you can see the anatomical like skin colour, eye colour, height, hair pattern etc.
How do fish learn to swim?
Fish are born with the innate abilty to swim; it is not learned, it is hard wired into them.
Does feeding a betta fish at different times of the day effect the fish's behavior?
Hi, I have studied the effects of feeding a Betta Fish at different types of the day for the last two years. I have learned that to get the best behavior out of your fish that you will want to feed it two times per day. Once in the morning(3 pellets), and once in the evening(3-4 pellets). Or you can substitute your own food that you may feed your Betta into the pellet slots. Hi, I have studied the effects of feeding a Betta Fish at different types of the day for the last two years. I have learned that to get the best behavior out of your fish that you will want to feed it two times per day. Once in the morning(3 pellets), and once in the evening(3-4 pellets). Or you can substitute your own food that you may feed your Betta into the pellet slots.
One thing that fish do not share?
one thing that fish don't share is behavior. every fishes behavior is different from other. i have a fish tank full of fish they all act different to me.
What is behavior of a fangtooth fish?
The fangtooths eat squids and smaller fish
Why cant tropical fish live in cloudy water?
because they will be unhappy and start to have bad behavior and nip at your other fish (if you have more than one in your tank)
How will holding a mirror in front of a fish change its behavior?
it depends what fish u have if u have a gold fish it would have change their behavior and it will think its another fish
Why is the ability to swim an inherited trait in a fish but a learned trait in human beings?
The ability to swim is a survival trait in fish, they instinctively know how to swim because they cannot survive otherwise. Therefore only fish that know how to swim can pass on their genes to the next generation. Humans may also have an inherent ability to swim. Babies have the ability to swim when they are very young - a reflex. However, they cannot surface for air by themselves. They later lose this ability and need to learn how to swim at a later stage.
What is Behavior of ocelot?
a cat that eats fish
Why you put each of the species in the different locations of the food web?
I thing species are found in different location on food wed because of their. Because not all the species are the same so even the behavior will be different. species are located their because of they eating behavior. For example, the fish prey on mayfly. The fish is an insectivore that why it feed on insect, snail feed on plants and decaying organic matter because they are primary consumers.
