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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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What Continents do elephants come from?
Elephants live in Africa and Asia. Two species live in Africa and on in Asia. Up until the mammoths died out 10,000 years ago, members of the elephant order lived in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
What are the raccoon's enemies?
Raccoons' main enemies include predators such as coyotes, bobcats, and large birds of prey like owls and eagles. Humans, through habitat destruction and vehicle collisions, also pose a significant threat to raccoon populations in urban and suburban areas.
Do flamingos reproduce sexually?
No, hornets do not actually reproduce sexually. Instead, they reproduce asexually. This means they do not need a partner of the opposite gender to reproduce.
The crepscular rabbit ate its breakfast of dandelions during midnight. (or twilight)
Why do eagles hibernate and migrate?
Eagles do not hibernate. They migrate to places with more food and better weather conditions during the winter. This allows them to survive and thrive by following their prey and avoiding harsh weather.
What are horses structural adaptations?
Horses have evolved structural adaptations such as a large body size, long limbs with a single toe, a strong and flexible spine, and teeth designed for grinding tough plant material. These adaptations help them run fast, escape predators, and efficiently digest their herbivorous diet.
Ultimate causation refers to the underlying reason or explanation for why something exists or occurs. It seeks to understand the primary or fundamental causes that lead to a particular event or phenomenon, often delving into the origins or fundamental principles behind it. Ultimate causation is concerned with identifying the most essential or decisive factors responsible for bringing about a particular outcome.
How can prophase and telophase be considered opposites?
Prophase is when chromosomes group together and prepare for division, while in telophase two new nuclei are formed. telophase is the first step of mitosis; telophase is the fourth step (last).
Pinnipeds are a group of marine mammals that includes seals, sea lions, and walruses. They are characterized by flippers for swimming and different adaptations for life both on land and in water. Pinnipeds can be found in oceans and other aquatic environments around the world.
What adaptations do grassland animals have?
Grassland animals have a multitude of adaptations such as they have great speed to run from predators, or that they have a keen sense of smell and/or sight. Also they have antlers or horns to fight off predators or competition, common animals who have this adaptation are as elk or bison. They also live in dry windy conditions.
What is the function of the spongin ans spicules?
Spongin provides structural support in certain marine sponges by forming a flexible, protein-based skeleton. Spicules are tiny, needle-like structures made of calcium carbonate or silica that also provide structural support and protection in sponges, as well as help deter predators.
What savanna animal has paddedhairy and callused knees?
A giraffe is a savanna animal with padded, hairy, and callused knees. Their knees are padded with thick skin and hair to protect them as they frequently kneel down to drink water or graze on vegetation.
- Salmon: A popular species of fish known for its distinct flavor and pink flesh. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and commonly used in various recipes.
- Tuna: A large saltwater fish that is widely consumed for its meat, which is a good source of protein. Tuna can be found in different varieties such as yellowfin, albacore, and skipjack.
What is a early successional species?
Species most often associated with early succession of a forest include red squirrels, ground-nesting birds like killdeer, rodents and a few others. Species of plants include lichen, moss, shrubs, wild grasses and clovers
Most snails can only crawl, even most of those that live in water can't swim.
There are a few however that do swim, and some do it pretty well.
Among opisthobranch snails there are many sea slug groups, the members of which are also capable of free swimming. Often they have developed fin-like structures by means of which the can move like a ray with undulating movements.
As a general rule we could say that a Snail with shell is not able to swim where as a snail without shell might be able to.
What does primary productivity measure?
Primary productivity measures the rate at which energy is captured and converted by photosynthetic organisms through the process of photosynthesis. It quantifies the amount of organic matter produced by autotrophs in an ecosystem, forming the basis of the food chain for all organisms in the ecosystem.
What it is called an animal that hunts other animal?
These animals are called predators, and the animals they hunt are called prey.
Animals that hunt other animals can be called "carnivores," "omnivores," predators," and maybe "hunters."
Animals that hunt other animals for food are called predators; animals that eat meat are carnivores.
I think you are looking for the word "predator".
Wolfs,bears,sharks,algators
Animals generally mate during specific times of the year, which can vary depending on the species. This is often influenced by factors such as environmental conditions, food availability, and hormonal changes. In some cases, animals may have mating seasons, while others may mate year-round.
What is the species of venomous snakes in Egypt?
There are lots of them. The most famous one is the the Egyptian cobra. The is a Egyptian cobra is a extremely venomous snake which has a "large eye" at the back of its hood. In ancient Egypt, egyptians believe that thsi snake protects the pharoah or king.
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What is the meaning of physical adaptation?
A "Physical Adaptation" is when the body of the animal changes in response to a change in its environment or is circumstances within its environment - a new competitor for food or and new food source or a new predator.
This is obviously different from a "Behavioral Adaptation" were the animal changes the way it dose things because of changes mentioned above.
Physical adaptation usually come with associated behavioural adaptations, but behavioural adaptations can develop in isolation. Two animals of the same species can look identical but exhibit different behaviours because they live in slightly different environments.
A red fox will eat a variety of foods including small mammals, birds, insects, fruits, and vegetation. They are opportunistic feeders and will adapt their diet based on what is available in their environment.
What are the rear flippers of a whale called?
The rear flippers of a whale are called flukes. They are broad and flat, and are used for propulsion and steering while swimming.
Yes, whiskers (vibrissae) are highly sensitive tactile hairs that aid animals in detecting changes in air currents and objects in their immediate environment. While they do not directly help with smell, whiskers play a crucial role in helping animals navigate and sense their surroundings effectively.
Hexactinellida, Calcarea, Demospongiae, andSclerospongiae
Technically, however, the Sclerospongiae are not considered sponges. They are very similar, but they are not the same. Like bats and birds who have both evolved the ability to fly but are not the same types of animals, Slerospongiae have evolved and became very similar to sponges, but they are not sponges.
