Territory

Territory is an example of what kind of behaviour?

• Eusocial

• Aggressive

• Agonistic

What is the main adaptive advantage of territory establishment?

• Increases competition

• Decreases aggression and chance of harm

• Decreased genetic diversity

Who can establish a large territory? Select ALL correct options:

• Dominant alpha individuals

• Large groups that work together

• Submissive omega individuals

• Small groups that work together

Which is ACTIVELY defended?

• Home Range

• Territory

What is found inside a territory? Select ALL that apply:

• competing individuals

• nest site

• mates

• stored food resources

What is the FIRST behavior done to defend a territory?

• Warning signals (scratches/scents)

• Threat calls/displays

• Ritual fights

• Aggressive fights

What kind of behavior starts to escalate as an invader/challenger comes inside of a territory?

• Agonistic fights/calls/displays

• Scent marks/threat calls

• True aggressive fights

What other behavior often goes hand-in-hand with territory establishment?

• Eusocial cooperation

• Kin selection

• Hierarchy

• Solitary living

Which of these is another adaptive advantage of territory establishment?

• Increased genetic diversity

• Decreased genetic diversity

• Increased genetic fitness of the species

• Decreased genetic fitness of the species