What is the difference between courtship behavior and territorial behavior?

A. Territorial behavior is the interaction between animals of the same kind but of the opposite sex. Courtship behavior involves the production of offspring. B. Courtship behavior is the interaction between animals of the same kind but of the opposite sex. Territorial behavior involves the production of offspring. C. Courtship behavior is used to attract a mate, and territorial behavior is used to protect an area in which an animal lives. D. Territorial behavior is used to attract a mate, and courtship behavior is used to protect an area in which an animal lives.

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The correct answer is C. Courtship behavior is used to attract a mate, and territorial behavior is used to protect an area in which an animal lives.

Courtship behavior typically involves displays and rituals that animals use to attract potential mates, while territorial behavior involves defending a specific area from others of the same species to secure resources such as food, mates, and nesting sites.