Section 2: Ecological Behaviors

Competition behavior involving contests is called

The scent of food is an example of a (an) ____ stimulus.

A bear cub came too close to a skunk, and was sprayed by its foul smelling chemical spray. Now, the cub stays away from skunks. What type of behavior is this?

Which of the following describes the behavior of 2 animals fighting with each other for resources?

Definition Of Dominance (Pecking Order)

Instinctive behavior that used to defend an animal's space against others.

The strongest get the chance to use all the available resources.

Instinctively, Canada geese fly south in fall to find food. In spring they fly back up north to have their young. What type of behavior is this?

In winter, a bear stays in its den or cave, and its body temperature drops, its heart rate slows to a fraction of its normal rate, and it is barely breathing. What is this behavior called?

Which ones of the following may be considered a negative aspect of migration

Which of the following describes why ants scatter when you break their trail?

Which of the following describes the behavior observed between one organism choosing a mate?

Which of the following describes the type of signal of the Belding squirrel that made the alarm call regarding the predator?

Which of the following describes the behavior observed between two organisms fighting for a mating partner?

The male peacock uses these spectacular tail feathers in a display to try to attract the attention of females of the same species, and to try to find a mate. What is this called?

Any biological behavior/process that functions on a 24 hour cycle.

When an animal performs an action that benefits another closely related animals at a cost to itself is called

Which behaviors are directly related to the reproductive success of an individual animal?