Vocabulary 1
What is a Predator?
An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
Which four signals do animals use to communicate?
Visual, Auditory, Chemical, and Tactical
What does the alpha pair do in a wolf pack?
Lead the group ny guiding hunts and protecting their territory
What is a Colony?
A structure group of animals living together, often with specialized roles.
What is the definition of Territory?
An area defended by an animal or group against others.
What are two species that use Chemical Signals?
Ants and bees
What does a hive consist of in a honeybee colony?
Quees, drones, and worker bees.
What is the definition of Dominance?
The ability of an individual or group to exert control over others.
What is a Social Bond?
A connection formed between individuals in a group.
How do wolves use visual signals?
Use facial expressions and postures to assert dominance or submission.
How do the other members support the wolf pack?
Helping to care for pups and defend against threats.
What is the definition of Pheromone?
A chemical signal used by animals to communicate information.
What is the definition of Hierarchy?
A system of ranking or organization in a group.
Sound is essential for species that live where?
Dense forest and water where visibility is limited.
What are the jobs of the Queen bee, drones, and worker bees?
Queen lays the eggs, drones fertilize the Queen, and worker bees forage for food/build the hive/and care for the larvage.
What is Tactile?
Related to a sense of touch.
What is the definition of Evolutionary Pressure?
A factor that influences an organism's survival and reproduction over generations.
How does physical contact help in Tactile Communication?
Reinforces social bonds and cooperation.
Which two species form cooperative groups with defined roles?
Lions and wolves
What is the definition of Forage?
The process of searching for food in the environment.