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6th Grade
01/30/2012

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Social Behavior

 

Definition
Is the interaction between animal of the same species.
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Communication
Definition
A signal must travel from one animal to another and the receiver of the signal must respond in some way.
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Territory
Definition
An area that is occupied by one animal or a group of animals and that other members of the species are excluded from.
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Pheromone
Definition
A chemical produced by animals for communication.
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Courtship
Definition
Special behavior by animals of the same species that leads to mating.
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Body Language
Definition
Unspoken language communication by the body.
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Living Together
Definition
Most animals do not live alone;they associate with other animals.Whether friendly or hostile,all social behavior requires communication.
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Communication
Definition
Communication helps animals live together,find food,aviod enemies,and protect their homes.Animals communicate to warn others of danger,to indentify family members,to frighten predators,and to find mates.
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How do animals communicate.
Definition
Animals communicate by signaling intentions and information to other animals through smell,sound,vision,and touch.
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Do you smell troble
Definition
One method of communication is chemicals.Ants alert danger.Many animals including vertabrates use pheromones to attract the opposite sex.
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Do you hear what I hear
Definition
Aniamls also communicate by making noises.Sound is a signal that can reach a large number over a large area.
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Showing off
Definition
Many forms of communication are visual to scare others for courtship.
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