Describe four approaches of animal behavior Discuss proximate and ultimate causes and anthropomorphism. Discuss different factors involved in development of-behavior. Write note on learning and instincts. Write note on imprinting.…
TERMS I DEFINITIONS Behavior The activities animals perform during their lifetime are called animal behavior. Ethology The study of animal behavior on the basis of evolution and the natural…
The interactions among members of the same species are called social behavior. It is also applied to animals of different species. But it excludes predator-prey interactions. LIVING IN GROUPS Animal…
Behavioral ecologists investigate following aspects of animals: Orientation and navigation: How animals find their way? Habitat selection: How they find a place to live? Foraging behavior: What foods they select…
The transfer of information from one animal to another is called communication. It requires a sender and receiver. Both these animals are mutually adapted to each other. One animal acts…
Internal mechanism of control of behavior is composed of nervous system and the endocrine system. It regulates animal behavior. These systems receive information from the external environment through sensory organs.…
Development of a normal behavior pattern requires genes. These genes code for the development of structures and organs involved in the behavior. For example, normal locomotion of vertebrates requires limbs.…
FOUR APPROACHES TO ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Naturalists and philosophers observed animal behavior for centuries. But understanding of this behavior was developed in last century. There are different approaches to study behavior.…
Multiple Choice Questions MCQs Four options are given at the end of each statement. You should encircle one option from them. All the attributes of lifestyle of an animal is…
Write note on different aspects of community. Write note on community stability. Discuss trophic structure of ecosystem. Write note on pond ecosystem. Discuss ponds and river ecosystems. Describe the marine…
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