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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.
4,735 Questions
Can adaptations be structural and behavioral?
yes. It can be both behavioral and physical.well yes it can be both.Because they cant do actionn sometimes they have change sometimes and some times do both.
Yes, adaptations can both be behavioral and structural.
Do plants have learned behaviors?
Plants do not have learned behaviors in the same way as animals do, as they lack a central nervous system. However, they can exhibit responses to their environment through mechanisms like tropisms, where they grow towards or away from stimuli such as light or gravity. These responses are a result of genetic programming rather than learned behavior.
Extinction is the behavioral state reached when the stimulus no longer elicits a response due to repeated presentation without reinforcement. It involves the weakening and eventual disappearance of the conditioned response learned during the conditioning process.
How many legs does a redback spider have?
------------------------- All spiders have 8 legs. if they have any less then they lost one (or a few) but it would grow back. If they have any MORE than it's not a spider.
Do salmon die after they lay their eggs?
Salmon die after spawning due to exhaustion and malnutrition. As most salmon are sea fish, the environment of the creeks and streams are poisonous to them and they are unable to feed as they swim up stream. By the time they get to the spawning grounds they have used up their stores of energy and cannot get back to the sea.
Their eggs are laid IN the the sand, so, yes :(
Turtles do need land because they arent like fish with gils so they need to breath above water, like humans they dont live in the water everyday.
they have wings
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Answer #2:
They find it the fastest and least dangerous method of travel on their preferred
itinerary outside of the hive.
Historically, those bees that didn't fly collected very little nectar to contribute
to the colony, and were often stepped on. So comparatively few of them were
available to pass on their genes when it came gene-bequeathing time, and they
eventually became so rare that they're now regarded as defects by the colony
at large. They're not fed, nobody plays with them, and they're not allowed to
intermarry, which guarantees the further monotonic diminution of their numbers.
How many babys can have a animal have in a year in the world?
The number of babies an animal can have in a year varies depending on the species. For example, rabbits can have multiple litters of around 4-12 babies per year, while elephants usually give birth to a single calf every 2-4 years. It's important to consider the reproductive rate and habits of the specific animal in question.
Why do sea otters rub their faces all the time?
It's part of their grooming! Getting rid of moisture and letting air in.
What three structures that most likely found in all fish?
- Gill arches: These structures support the gills used for respiration in fish.
- Swim bladder: This structure helps fish control their buoyancy in water.
- Scales: Most fish have scales that provide protection and reduce friction as they swim.
Mosquitoes use their long, piercing mouthparts called a proboscis to pierce the skin of their host and suck up blood. The proboscis contains specialized structures that help them to locate blood vessels and to inject saliva that prevents blood clotting. Mosquitoes feed on blood to obtain the necessary nutrients to develop eggs.
Some examples of oily fish include salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout, and herring. These types of fish are rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids, which have numerous health benefits such as reducing inflammation and supporting heart health. Oily fish are a nutritious addition to a balanced diet.
How do turtles sense where danger is?
well they use their senses in a swamp by smelling where their food is. they use their mouth when the want to fell a vibration in the water. on land they use their senses in their shell and felling the land.
What is an adaptation of many animals so they can sneak up on their prey?
Some stalk quietly. Leopards for instance take care to place their hind paws where their forepaws have been, to reduce the changes of snapping a twig or something which might startle the hunted animal before the leopard gets close enough to pounce.
Some other animals build shelters, hide and patiently lie in wait for their prey to come close enough. Trapdoor spiders for instance do just as the name implies.
Camouflage is a widely spread convergent adaptation. An animal which is less likely to be spotted is more likely to get closer to the prey.
Some animals also instinctively go down wind, so that their scent isn't carried to the prey. Lions for instance try and do this.
What is a solitary animal and how does being solitary help it survive?
A solitary animal is one that prefers to live alone rather than in a group. This lifestyle helps the animal avoid competition for resources, minimize conflict with others, and reduce the risk of predation. Solitary animals tend to have specialized hunting or foraging techniques that are best performed alone.
How do you make a noise like a pig?
You can mimic a pig's sound by snorting rapidly through your nose like "oink oink" or "grunt grunt." Practice by varying the pitch and intensity of the snorts to get closer to the sound of an actual pig. Remember, it's all about having fun and being playful with your imitation!
Why do scientists categorize animals?
In the scientific community, the theory of evolution is widely accepted as fact. The theory of evolution suggests that closely related species evolved from a common ancestor to suit their slightly different environments, and therefore structurally similar animals would be more closely related than behaviourally or apparently similar animals.
For example, in the animal kingdom, bright colours often indicate 'I'm poisonous. Don't eat me.' Some animals that are not poisonous take on the same colours and therefore avoid predation. They look identical to the poisonous species, but are often not even members of the same family.
Also, species that exploit the same niche and therefore behave in the same manner may be totally different to each other. Nobody would class a horse and a deer in the same family, but they are both medium to large herbivores that live in groups and prefer to flee than fight when threatened. This is behavioral similarity.
If scientists classify animals by physical or structural similarities, it is easier to sort, index and classify using a set of logical scientific names than if they attempt to sort them any other way. Often it is done differently in 'layperson's terms'. ie. Dog breeds are often sorted based on size, region of origin or use ('Toy' breeds, Germanic-origin breeds, gundogs breeds) although all domestic dogs are the same species.
Why do animals prick up their ears?
Pricking of the ears is a sign that an animal is suddenly alert to a specific sound it hears that is regarded as unfamiliar or something that is not usually heard in its regular routine. Or it could be that they hear something familiar that either means something pleasant is about to happen, like when a human calls out to some horses or cows when feeding time is about to happen, or something bad and needs to be avoided or chased away occurs, like horses spooking at the sound of the wind, or a cow or bull chasing after a coyote that comes into that cow or bull's territory.
it's a sign of interest and alertness
that way they can hear better
to direct their ears (using fine ear muscles, vaguely remnant in humans, especially those that can wiggle their ears!) towards the sound!
Try cupping your hands to your ears to see how much better you can hear in different directions as you change the angle of your hands. You may look a bit like an elephant doing this though!)
Why are there no popular animals beginning with n?
There are actually popular animals that begin with "N", such as Narwhal, Numbat, and Nile crocodile. These animals might not be as commonly known as others, but they still have their own unique characteristics that make them interesting.
What is reverse sexual dimorphism?
Reverse sexual dimorphism is the tendency for certain bird species to reverse the normal trend for the male to be larger than the female. It is particularly found in birds of prey, for example the peregrine falcon whose adult male weighs in at around 660g whereas the female is over 1kg. The physical size differential is also very obvious, the two birds looking almost like different species.
What do you need for a cameleon?
Chameleons require a terrarium with proper ventilation, UVB lighting, a heat source, live plants, branches for climbing, and a varied diet of insects like crickets and worms. It's important to maintain proper humidity levels and temperature gradients in their habitat to ensure their well-being. Regular misting and a dripper system for hydration are also essential.
Are there different kinds of elephants?
There are three species of elephant alive today. Two, the African bush elephant and the African forest elephant, live in Africa. The third, the Asiatic elephant, lives in rainforests, woodlands, and savannas of southern Asia.
What determines the kind and size of animals?
The environment and ecological niche play a large role in determining the kind and size of animals. Factors such as available resources, competition, predation, and evolutionary history all influence an animal's size and species. Natural selection also plays a significant role in shaping the characteristics of different animal species.
The locomotion and the rocket are two famous forms of which sort of transport?
Both the locomotion and the rocket are forms of mechanical transportation that utilize propulsion systems to move from one place to another. The locomotion refers to steam-powered trains that run on tracks, while rockets are vehicles that propel themselves through space using powerful engines.
Is the kingdom plantae a decomposer consumer or a producer?
The Kingdom Plantae is a producer. Plants are able to produce their own food through photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy that they use to grow and survive. They are not decomposers or consumers that rely on consuming other organisms for nutrients.
