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Biology Laboratory Manual, 6/e

Darrell S. Vodopich, Baylor University
Randy Moore, University of Minnesota--Minneapolis

Exercise 50 - Animal Behavior

Choose the one answer that best answers the question.


1	What is the general term for a behavior that positions an animal in its most favorable environment?
		A)	orientation
		B)	taxis
		C)	kinesis
		D)	agonistic


2	Which form of behavior involves a movement towards or away from a stimulus?
		A)	orientation
		B)	taxis
		C)	kinesis
		D)	agonistic


3	If an animal moves randomly in response to a stimulus, then the speed of the ____ determines the ______ of the stimulus.
		A)	taxis, category
		B)	taxis, intensity
		C)	kinesis, intensity
		D)	kinesis, category


4	When a cat smells food in a kitchen and moves towards the table this is called a ____ response. A: kinetic B. chemotactic C. phototactic D. submissive Ca: Kinetic responses are random movements. Cb: Correct answer Cc: Phototactic involves movement in response to a light stimulus. Cd: Submissive behaviors are those that result in a retreat or avoidance of confrontation. \A B \MC When playing with a dog and the dog rolls over on his back, it is exhibiting a ____ behavior. A: kinetic B. chemotactic C. phototactic D. submissive Ca: Kinetic responses are random movements. Cb: Chemotactic behavior involves a directed movement in response to a chemical stimulus. Cc: Phototactic behavior involves a directed movement in response to a light stimulus. Cd: Correct answer \A D \MC Male Siamese fighting fish display a(n) ____ behavior by ____ its fins.
		A)	aggressive, erecting
		B)	aggressive, lowering
		C)	submissive, erecting
		D)	submissive, flashing


5	Under which conditions will pill bugs exhibit the highest amount of kinetic movement?
		A)	dry, lighted areas
		B)	dry, dark areas
		C)	wet, lighted areas
		D)	wet, dark areas


6	Given what you know about phototactic behavior in brine shrimp, where would they most likely be located in a lake?
		A)	at the bottom of the lake
		B)	under rocks
		C)	hiding in vegetation
		D)	near the water surface

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