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
sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
The behavior that is both territorial and used for courtship is sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns.
The behavior that is both territorial and used for courtship is "sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns."
To arrive at this answer, we can go through the options provided one by one and eliminate the ones that don't fit the criteria.
1. "Defending a nest from predators" is a territorial behavior but is not directly associated with courtship. Therefore, it does not meet the requirement of being both territorial and used for courtship.
2. "Baring teeth as a sign of aggression" is a territorial behavior, but it is not typically associated with courtship. It is usually a display of aggression or dominance.
3. "Sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns" is a behavior commonly observed in certain species, such as deer or elk, during breeding season. This behavior serves both the purpose of establishing territorial boundaries and determining the dominance hierarchy among males vying for mating opportunities. Therefore, this option meets the requirement of being both territorial and used for courtship.
By process of elimination, we can conclude that the correct answer is "sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns."