Ethology Terms flashcards are a helpful study tool for learning about animal behavior and communication. These flashcards contain important terms and definitions related to the field of ethology.
Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, focusing on how animals interact with each other and their environment. By using flashcards to learn ethology terms, students can improve their understanding of animal behavior and communication.
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quick facts
- Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior in their natural habitats.
- Instincts are behaviors that animals are born with and do not need to be taught.
- Migration is when animals travel long distances during certain times of the year.
- Territoriality is when animals defend a specific area as their own.
- Mating rituals are behaviors animals use to attract a mate.
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| Front | Back |
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| Ethology | Study of animal behavior. |
| Instinct | Instinct: Natural behavior or response that animals are born with, not learned. |
| Behavior | Behavior: actions and reactions of living organisms in response to stimuli. |
| Habituation | Habituation: When you get used to something and stop paying attention to it. |
| Imprinting | Imprinting: A rapid learning process in which an animal recognizes and bonds with its caregiver. |
| Classical conditioning | Learning process where an association is made between two stimuli. |
| Operant conditioning | Learning through consequences, such as rewards or punishments. |
| Sociobiology | The study of how social behavior is influenced by genetics and evolution. |
| Ethogram | An ethogram is a list of behaviors that an animal exhibits in its natural environment. |
| Agonistic behavior | Agonistic behavior: Actions or displays by animals to show dominance or aggression. |
| Territoriality | Territoriality: Defending an area as one’s own and marking it off from others. |
| Dominance hierarchy | Dominance hierarchy: Ranking of individuals within a group based on power and control. |
| Kin selection | Helping relatives survive and reproduce to pass on shared genes. |
| Altruism | Altruism: Helping or caring for others without expecting anything in return. |
| Courtship behavior | Courtship behavior: Actions or displays performed by animals to attract a mate. |