Which behavior is both territorial and used for courtship?(1 point)
Responses
defending a nest from predators
defending a nest from predators
baring teeth as a sign of aggression
baring teeth as a sign of aggression
sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
dance rituals with potential partners
dance rituals with potential partners
Birds display a wide variety of courtship behaviors. Which behavior is also a territorial behavior?(1 point)
Responses
singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities
flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities
dancing and calling on a lek (communal ground) with other males, competing for female attention
creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
Why is climate change a concern for animal reproductive behavior?(1 point)
Responses
Animals might have to change their courtship behavior due to climate change.
Animals might have to change their courtship behavior due to climate change.
Animals might need to spend more time hunting, foraging, and migrating.
Animals might need to spend more time hunting, foraging, and migrating.
Climate change might genetically alter organisms and decrease their reproductive capabilities.
Climate change might genetically alter organisms and decrease their reproductive capabilities.
Climate change might reduce or destroy reproductive habitats, eliminating breeding grounds.
Climate change might reduce or destroy reproductive habitats, eliminating breeding grounds.
How does hibernation help animals survive? (1 point)
Responses
Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.
Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Hibernation makes access to food easier.
Hibernation makes access to food easier.
Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.
Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Why do courtship behaviors usually happen in response to seasonal changes? (1 point)
Responses
to ensure that mating does not interfere with migration season
to ensure that mating does not interfere with migration season
to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that offspring do not interfere with migration season
to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions
The behavior that is both territorial and used for courtship is dance rituals with potential partners. This behavior involves performing specific movements or displays to attract a mate. To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the other options one by one:
- Defending a nest from predators: While this behavior is territorial, it does not typically involve courtship. It is aimed at protecting the offspring or the nest from potential threats.
- Baring teeth as a sign of aggression: This behavior is also territorial, as it is a display of dominance and is often used to establish boundaries. However, it is not directly related to courtship and is more commonly seen as a threat display.
- Sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns: This behavior is primarily seen in certain animal species, such as deer or goats, and is used for both territorial defense and establishing dominance. However, it is not directly associated with courtship, as it is more focused on competing for resources or status.
By process of elimination, we are left with dance rituals with potential partners. Some animals, such as birds, engage in elaborate dance displays to attract mates. These dances can involve specific movements, vocalizations, or visual displays that communicate the fitness and desirability of an individual.