INACTIVE Behavior Notes part 11 TYPES OF ANIMAL

INACTIVE Behavior Notes part 11

TYPES OF ANIMAL COMMUNICATIONS • Pheromones – chemicals released by animals to mark territories, attract mates, lead to food sources etc.

• Visual Display- action of posture meant to be seen by another animal

–Threat display – posture to appear larger or more dangerous –Surrender display – posture to appear smaller

• Courtship behavior– takes place prior to mating • Territorial behavior– use of rituals, visual displays, pheromones to claim or defend territory (exhibit of aggressive behavior)

• Social Behavior – provides better chance of surviving & reproducing a group member.

• schools of fish • herds of deer

• flocks of birds • pack of wolves

• prides of lions

• A. Dominance Hierarchy – ranking system in which higher ranking get better food, mates, etc

• B. Kin Selection – response that may endanger a particular individual but save another species • Ex. Worker bee sting

• Behaviors resulting from external or internal clocks (Biological Rhythms) based on 24 hour day/night cycle called Circadian Rhythm

• migration – instinctive, seasonal movement of animals

• B. hibernation – body temp. drops, Oxygen consumption decreases, breathing rate drops

• C. estivation – reduced metabolism because of intense heat

• Defense Adaptations - enhance survival • camouflage – coloring adaptation, organism blends into environment • warning coloration (Mimicry)