STEMscopes: Animal Behavior and Survival

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Survival

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The avoidance of death or extinction.

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Courtship

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The behavior an animal uses to attract a mate.

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Innate Behavior

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A genetically instinctive behavior of an organism that can be expressed without prior knowledge or exposure.

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Correlation

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A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.

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Cooperative Behavior

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The interaction between two or more organisms for a common goal.

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Adaptation

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A change in an organism that makes it better suited to its environment.

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Instinct

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An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

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Migration

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

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Territorial Behavior

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Behavior exhibited by animals to claim and defend a territory.

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Social Structure

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The organization of individuals within a group, often based on roles and relationships.