What is courtship in animals?
A form of communication between males and females that leads to sexual union.
What are some modes of communication used in courtship?
Chemical, visual, and auditory signals.
What does courtship behavior often involve overcoming?
Fear, aggression, and sexual attraction.
What is a display in courtship behavior?
A series of fixed movements or exhibitions between males and females that lead to mating.
Give an example of courtship display in birds.
A cock dancing toward a hen, beating its wing while exposing the cloaca for mating.
How do male fireflies attract females?
By flashing light signals during flight.
What is pairing in courtship behavior?
When a male and female separate from others to form a mating pair.
Give an example of pairing in winged termites.
Male and female termites pair, shed their wings, and establish a new colony.
How do male toads attract females during breeding?
By croaking to call females.
What is territoriality in animals?
When an animal claims and defends a specific area, usually for breeding or raising offspring.
Why do animals establish territories?
For food, shelter, breeding, and raising offspring.
What is seasonal migration?
Movement of animals in response to climate, food availability, or to ensure successful reproduction.
Name an animal that migrates for reproduction.
Salmon or swallows.
How does courtship behavior increase the chances of reproduction?
By preparing the male and female for potential mating.
What triggers egg-laying and sperm release in courtship?
Courtship behavior.
How do lizards display courtship behavior?
By wagging their tail, nodding their head, and displaying brightly colored bodies.
What courtship behavior is seen in humans?
Use of perfume, voice intonation, physical appearance, and clothing to attract the opposite sex.
How do fish achieve fertilization during courtship?
Males encourage females to lay eggs, then release sperm for external fertilization.
What is the purpose of courtship in animals?
To bring males and females together for mating and increase fertilization success.
How do courtship behaviors ensure reproductive success?
By enabling partners to overcome inhibitions and prepare for mating.
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