Asked by Gabriela Velez on Jun 11, 2024
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An example of territoriality is
A) barnacles attached to a boat bottom.
B) a red-winged blackbird singing to ward off other males and attract a female to his nest.
C) a cloud of moths attracted to a light.
D) a swarm of mosquitoes hovering around a sweaty person.
E) bees attracted to a flower garden.
Territoriality
The behavior by which an organism lays claim to an area and defends it against others of its own species and others.
Red-Winged Blackbird
A species of bird, characterized by the striking red and yellow shoulder patches on the males, commonly found in North America in wetlands and agricultural areas.
- Comprehend the importance and mechanisms of communication in animal interactions.
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AY
Andrew YoungJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A red-winged blackbird singing to ward off other males and attract a female to his nest is an example of territoriality, as he is defending his territory and resources from potential competitors. The other options involve attraction to resources, but do not involve actively defending a specific area or resources.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the importance and mechanisms of communication in animal interactions.