Chemicals
What are three common animals that release pheromones?
Moths, dogs, and ants.
What is homeostasis?
The process of maintaining a stable internal environment.
Give one example of why animals communicate with each other.
:Locating other members of their group
:Finding mates
:Warning others of danger
:Protection
What is the main difference between dominance and submission?
Animals with a higher social status (dominant) have power over those below it (submissive).
True or False:
There are nearly two thousand monkeys in Hawaii.
False:
There are no monkeys in Hawaii.What is the main reason why animals communicate with chemicals?
To signal the presence of danger, food, mates, or communicate territory boundaries
what do dogs do when they are hot?
they pant to lower their body temp.
What insects are most well-known for making noticeable sounds?
Crickets and Cicadas both use sound to attract mates
What is the definition of society?
A group of animals of the same species living and working together in an organized way
What species of animals is female led?
Spotted Hyena
Territories are marked by:
Pheromones
Urine
Feces
What does a Arctic Fox do to keep warm?
They wrap themselves with their tail.
What is communication?
The transfer of information between organisms
Give four main determiners of social status.
Gender
Size
Age
Reproductive Success
What will ants do to lead other members of their colony to food?
Leave a trail of pheromones.
What is the definition of pheromones?
A chemical released by an animal that influences the behavior of other animals of the same species
example of homeostasis in human?
internal body heat heating or cooling with the weather.
Sound
Light
Chemicals
Body Language
What are the majority of leaders in male led primate societies?
The oldest male monkey
The most physically fit
The most aggressive
How do dolphins communicate?
Using a series of clicks, whistles, and grunts
What is the definition of territory?
Any area that animals use for feeding, mating, or raising their young
Do behaviors help maintain homeostasis?
Yes.
Where is bioluminescence necessary for animals to communicate?
90% of fish and crustaceans in the midnight zone of the ocean use bioluminescence
Give one reason why dominance / social order is important in animal societies which we discussed.
Helps reduce fighting amongst members of the group
Submissive animals will often roll over / crouch / move out of the way to prove they are not a threat
What do birds do to attract a mate?
Some birds will use a mating song to attract mates
Some male birds will bring the female a gift, such as a fish
Some will build brightly colored nests to attract females