Unit 2 - Behavioral Ecology

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Aggressive display

visual display by a species member to discourage other members of the same species or different species

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Animal communication

process in which a signal from one individual modifies the behavior of a recipient individual

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Courtship display

visual display used to attract a mate

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Deceitful communication

communication in which the signaler is attempting to exploit the receiver

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Distraction display

visual display used to distract predators away from a nesting site

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Signals

method of communication between animals including those obtained by the senses of smell, hearing, sight, or touch

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Territory

an area that is actively defended and provides exclusive or semi-exclusive use of resource