Ecological behavior
Ms. Karen Vazquez
Ecological behaviour
All animal behaviors are somewhat ecologically based. Ecology is the study of the interactions of living things with each other and with the environment.These interactions can occur between members of the same species or between members of different species.
Animals that engage in complex behaviors survive and reproduce because they have inherited genes that allow them to be successful in a particular environment.
Competitive behavior
Agonistic behavior
Dominance hierarchies
Territorial behaviors
Type of threatening or combative interaction between two individuals of the same species.
Animals are ranked in order from highest to lowest. Top-ranked animal has access to resources without conflict from other animals in the group.
Are attempts to adopt and control a physical area against other animals of the same species.
Include verbal signals, as well as chemical signals.
Foraging behaviors
- These behaviors have obvious advantages for animals.
- Foraging successfully means obtaining needed nutrients, while avoiding predators and poisonous foods.
- Involves a trade-off between a food’s energy content and the cost of finding, perusing, and eating it.
Migratory behaviors
Moving long distances seasonally to new locations increasing their chances of survival. Some animals, migrate almost continuously as different areas receive the rain needed for their food sources to grow.
Birds, fly to areas where food is available and where they breed.
Biological rhythms
A circadian rhythm is a cycle, such as sleeping and walking, that occurs daily. Other biological cycles are seasonal or yearly.
These cycles are influenced by environmental factors such as temperature changes, the increase or decrease of daylight hours, and the availability of food and water.
Communication behaviors
They are critical to the survival and reproductive success of animals.
Auditory communication
Pheromones
- Permits animals to send and receive sound messages that move faster than chemical messages.
- Humans use language to communicate complex information.
- These chemicals are specific to species, ensuring that individuals within a population receive important information.
- Predators cannot detect them.
Courting & Nurturing behaviorsí
Related to the reproductive success of an individual animal. Attracting a mate and caring for offspring.
Ecological behavior
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Ecological behavior
Ms. Karen Vazquez
Ecological behaviour
All animal behaviors are somewhat ecologically based. Ecology is the study of the interactions of living things with each other and with the environment.These interactions can occur between members of the same species or between members of different species. Animals that engage in complex behaviors survive and reproduce because they have inherited genes that allow them to be successful in a particular environment.
Competitive behavior
Agonistic behavior
Dominance hierarchies
Territorial behaviors
Type of threatening or combative interaction between two individuals of the same species.
Animals are ranked in order from highest to lowest. Top-ranked animal has access to resources without conflict from other animals in the group.
Are attempts to adopt and control a physical area against other animals of the same species. Include verbal signals, as well as chemical signals.
Foraging behaviors
Migratory behaviors
Moving long distances seasonally to new locations increasing their chances of survival. Some animals, migrate almost continuously as different areas receive the rain needed for their food sources to grow.
Birds, fly to areas where food is available and where they breed.
Biological rhythms
A circadian rhythm is a cycle, such as sleeping and walking, that occurs daily. Other biological cycles are seasonal or yearly. These cycles are influenced by environmental factors such as temperature changes, the increase or decrease of daylight hours, and the availability of food and water.
Communication behaviors
They are critical to the survival and reproductive success of animals.
Auditory communication
Pheromones
Courting & Nurturing behaviorsí
Related to the reproductive success of an individual animal. Attracting a mate and caring for offspring.