Which behavior is both territorial and used for courtship?(1 point)
baring teeth as a sign of aggression
defending a nest from predators
sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
dance rituals with potential partners
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dance rituals with potential partners
Birds display a wide variety of courtship behaviors. Which behavior is also a territorial behavior?(1 point)
dancing and calling on a lek (communal ground) with other males, competing for female attention
singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities
dancing and calling on a lek (communal ground) with other males, competing for female attention
singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities
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)
Climate change might reduce or destroy reproductive habitats, eliminating breeding grounds.
Climate change might genetically alter organisms and decrease their reproductive capabilities.
Animals might need to spend more time hunting, foraging, and migrating.
Animals might have to change their courtship behavior due to climate change.
Climate change might reduce or destroy reproductive habitats, eliminating breeding grounds.
Climate change might genetically alter organisms and decrease their reproductive capabilities.
Animals might need to spend more time hunting, foraging, and migrating.
Animals might have to change their courtship behavior due to climate change.
All of the options provided are valid reasons why climate change is a concern for animal reproductive behavior.
How does hibernation help animals survive? (1 point)
Hibernation makes access to food easier.
Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.
Hibernation makes access to food easier.
Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.
Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Why do courtship behaviors usually happen in response to seasonal changes? (1 point)
to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that offspring do 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 offspring are born in optimal survival conditions
to ensure that offspring do 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
Birds use courtship behavior to attract a mate, which improves their reproductive success. Which courtship behavior also improves their chances of survival?
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