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Animal Behavior
This category is for questions about an animal's visible muscular activity that constitutes behavior, as well as the proximate and ultimate causes.
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Some animals are diurnal because they have evolved to be active and hunt during the daytime when there is more light available. This can increase their chances of finding food and avoid predators. Additionally, diurnal animals may use the nighttime to rest and avoid competition for resources with nocturnal species.
An example of a curious animal would be the cat. Cats always want to investigate new sounds, and new items.
Shaving alum, also known as potassium alum, is typically made by dissolving aluminum sulfate in water and adding potassium sulfate to form double salts. The solution is then cooled and the resulting crystals are harvested and purified to produce shaving alum in its solid form.
What is the binomial nomenclature name of a deer?
Binomial nomenclature refers to the two word Latin name of various living creatures. With regard to Whitetail deer, the binomial name is Odocoileus virginianus.
what do you think of this?? Cryogenics??... Stupidly if you think of it, the duck will die..
it dies.. poor ducky. Ducks are warmblooded animals and very susceptible to cold, even with it's feathers for coating it won't stand temperature that low. Hypothermia would definitely kill it.
What are the adaptations of a bird?
He noticed that birds called finches had different kinds of beaks in areas with different food sources. He found finches with thick beaks in areas with large hard shelled nuts, and finches with smaller beaks in areas where fruits were available. These differences seemed to match the environment and the diet of the finches.
What's an example of commensalism in the pampas?
Symbiotic relationships are relationships where both parties gain from the relationship with one another. In grasslands certain bacteria grows that helps the animals digest the foods better. This is an example of a symbiotic relationship.
Where is the location of pawikan?
Pawikan, or the Olive Ridley sea turtle, can be found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide, particularly in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They nest in sandy beaches in coastal regions to lay their eggs. They are known for their long migrations and can travel long distances to forage for food.
Why does it take more than one prey to feed one predator?
It takes more than one prey to feed one predator because predators have a higher metabolic rate and energy requirements than their prey. Additionally, not all parts of the prey may be digestible or provide enough nutrients for the predator, necessitating the need for multiple individuals to meet the predator's energy needs.
How do animals without brains perform and control their activities?
Animals without brains, such as sponges and jellyfish, rely on networks of specialized cells to coordinate their activities. These cells respond to external stimuli and can communicate with each other to initiate movement or other behaviors. While they may not have a centralized brain like more complex organisms, these simple networks of cells are sufficient to control basic functions and survival behaviors.
What did lorenz oken discover?
Lorenz Oken was a German naturalist who is known for his research in comparative anatomy and physiology. He is credited with establishing the principle of the unity of organic life and coining the term "psychology." Oken also proposed a theory of evolution before Charles Darwin's work.
What adaptations would you expect to find in an animal which eats grass?
Strong stomach to digest the grass
Good teeth to rip the grass out the ground
rough tongue to stop the grass cutting their tongue
there is probably some more but this is all i have got
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What are characteristics of stitchbird's behavior?
Stitchbirds are known for forming monogamous pairs and defending their territories through vocal calls and displays. They are highly territorial and will aggressively chase away intruders. Stitchbirds are also social birds that communicate through various vocalizations and engage in complex courtship rituals.
How long does an average bee live for?
A queen honey bee can live for three to five years.
A drone honey bee can live for up to four months. Although it will die after mating, and any drones will be thrown out of the hive at the end of the season and will die.
Worker honey bees can live up to six or seven weeks in summer, or up to about four months in winter.
What is the only animal that can sleep on its back?
a dog sleeps on his back, at least mine does. He also gets under the covers of a bed in the guest room
What adaptations do rock pool predators have?
When you next go to the beach have a look in the rock pools which are exposed at low tide. These pools are home to a lot of plants and animals which need to stay underwater when the tide goes out, so they shelter in the pools. The pools may look tranquil compared to the sea but life here is very harsh; the water can get very warm in the sun and can even dry up if it gets too hot and when it rains the water becomes less salty and more like a pond than the sea. So all the plants and animals you see have had to adapt in special ways to live there.
Here are some pictures of the plants and animals you are likely to see in this area but you will probably see many more once you start looking….
This picture shows sea anemones (pronounced an-em-on-ees) in a rock pool at Hackley Bay. They are animals which attach to the rocks in sheltered parts such as rock pools and under big rocks to protect them from the waves. Anemones feed by drawing food in through their mouths which is in the centre amongst the tentacles-they only have one opening though as they are very basic animals so they go to the toilet out of the same hole as what they use to eat! Beware, the tentacles you see on a anemone are stinging-do not touch! Anemones come in many different colours but usually you will see red ones. They only have their stinging tentacles out when they are covered with water so at low tide they will look like the picture below.
This is what anemones look like at low tide -little blobs of jelly. They close up like this so they don't dry up when they are not under water.
The picture below shows a 'home scar' of a limpet. The scars are where the limpets go back to each night after they have finished feeding. The limpets make these scars by using acid from their bodies to dissolve a little hole in the rock which is exactly the right size for their shell, this makes it easier for them to hold on in big waves and stop the water coming into their shell.
This is a typical rock pool, there are lots of empty shells in the bottom but some of these will be used by other animals as a new home, such as the hermit crab. There is also some red seaweed but look carefully as it comes in all shapes, sizes and colours-you will see seaweeds in red, brown and green.
- At the top of the beach is the splash zone - splashed occasionally by the waves but never submerged. Very little lives here - it is a sort of limbo zone where terrestrial plants can't survive because they can't tolerate the salt spray, but marine life can't survive because it's too dry. Lichens live here.
- On the upper shore it is more dry than it is wet but it does get submerged during the peak of the high tide. Things that can survive long periods out of the water survive here, such as periwinkles and dog whelks.
- The middle shore is wet for longer period but is still completely exposed to the air at times. Here you will find barnacles, limpets and wracks.
- The lower shore is below the mean low water mark so is only occasionally exposed during low spring tides. Here you will find the kelps.
- Seawater absorbs different wavelengths (or colours) at different rates. Red is the first to be absorbed.
- You will find green seaweeds on the upper shore for the same reason you find green plants on land - they do not use the green wavelengths for photosynthesis so they reflect it and appear green.
- You will find brown seaweeds in the middle and lower shore as less red light is available.
- In rockpools and below the low water mark where the seaweeds are permanently covered in water you will find the reds. There is no red light for them to use so they reflect it.
- Don't get too bogged down in this - it can get complicated if you think about it too much!
- Glue/cement-Barnacles permanently fix themselves to the rocks and never move once they are settled.
- Suck hard! Some animals suck onto the rocks with a big muscular 'foot' - periwinkles, dogwhelks, the snail type things.
- Tying up- Mussels exude sticky threads, which they hope will become entangled on seaweed or other life, and hold them on.
- Hide-Many animals would rather just hide than expose themselves to the hazards of waves - look under rocks and in crevices and you will find the more vulnerable, less protected animals- anemones, worms, shrimps, etc.
- Holdfasts-Terrestrial plants get water from the soil through their roots but seaweeds live in water so don't need roots for this purpose. They do, however, need to hold on so have 'holdfasts' for this purpose and these can sometimes look like roots.
GOING ROCK POOLINGWHERE? -There are many good places to go rock pooling south of Aberdeen - Catterline, Stonehaven, Muchalls are some. North of Aberdeen the coast changes and there are miles and miles of sandy beach. There are some sites for rock pooling though - Rockend on Forvie NNR, Collieston and Peterhead Lido.
WHEN? - Before you go check the tides. Tide times can usually be found in local newspapers and times for the next 7 days can easily be found on the Internet. There are about six hours between high tide and low tide, so try to time your visit so that you are there at low tide to catch sight of the things at the bottom of the beach before the sea covers them again. The rock pools nearest the sea, lower down the beach will have the most interesting life in them as they are generally bigger and deeper and are only cut off from the sea for a short time.
WHAT? to take - You can enjoy rock pools by taking absolutely nothing at all and just be amazed by looking at things where they live. For a more detailed investigation the following items may be of use:
- Appropriate footwear - In the winter, wellies obviously keep you feet dry but can be slippery. In the summer, beach shoes or sandals that can get wet are fine but watch those exposed toes. The best things if you have them are wetsuit boots.
- A tub or bucket - clean, empty margarine tubs are great for seeing life that you collect and want a closer look at.
- A net - tea strainers are brilliant for catching smaller beasties, or a small aquarium net. Large nets on long sticks can be a bit unwieldy and a hazard to others around you.
- Wipes or gel - if it is not possible to get to a tap and soap, take something to wash your hands before you have anything to eat or drink after you go rock pooling.
- A guide book
Just remember the golden rules of rock pooling;
-always go with an adult
-do not touch the plants and animals as many rock pool animals can sting, bite and pinch
-always carefully replace all overturned stones
-do not pull seaweed off the rocks-it can take years to grow back
-if you take any shells home make sure they are empty first, you never know what might be lurking inside!
-tread carefully to avoid slipping on the wet rocks
-please take your litter home with you or put it in a bin
-keep an eye on the tide and last but not least
-HAVE FUN
How old should your puppy be before you start to train him how to sit and stuff?
your puppy should be three months when you take it to puppy school, at puppy school they learn simple skills like socialization skills an sit, heel etc. Though at six months your puppy can start training for shows. The general answer is at home you can start working with your puppy at about three months.
Does an orpington X silkie make good broody?
Yes, a cross between an Orpington and Silkie can make a good broody hen. Both breeds are known for their broodiness and willingness to sit on eggs to hatch them. The offspring may inherit this trait, making them good mothers for hatching and raising chicks.
How do you keep mourning doves away from a bird feeder of safflower?
To keep mourning doves away from a bird feeder with safflower seeds, you can try using a feeder with smaller openings that only allow smaller birds to access the seeds. Another option is to place the feeder in a more enclosed space or add a baffle to the feeder pole to deter larger birds like mourning doves. Finally, offering a separate feeder with seeds specifically tailored for mourning doves may help attract them away from the safflower seed feeder.
lupus or canis. One might be Greek. It's probably Lupus.
In Latin, lupus means 'wolf' and canis means 'dog'. I don't know Greek, though.
Bonobos are known to engage in sexual activity for reasons beyond reproduction, often using it as a way to strengthen social bonds and reduce tension within the group. Dolphins are another example of animals that engage in playful sexual behavior for enjoyment rather than strictly for procreation.
I would guess the one legged ones don't, they hobble. Just kidding, yes all Frogs jump but not all amphibians jump. Frogs are part of a larger class of animals called amphibians which are ectothermic (or cold-blooded) animals that metamorphose from a juvenile, water-breathing form to an adult, air-breathing form.
What is movement of spiders called?
The biology of a spider walking is very simple this is like having a balloon and straws attached to it,Spiders have what is caled an open circulatory system, their heart is a simple tube the heart valve of the spider pumps the blood through the body through many little pumps to the legs allowing for movement to take place in the legs, its like hydraulics, there are seven parts of a spiders leg called the Coxa, Trochanter,Femur, Patella, Tibia, Metatarsus and Tarsus. This allows the spider to walk however because of the lack of the blood pressure so they cannot run for too long.
