EBK BIOLOGY
EBK BIOLOGY
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Chapter 26, Problem 1MC
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Introduction:

Animals show different types of ecological behavior. These behaviors are linked to their survival and success of reproduction, which ensures the survival of their species. There are many factors such as environment and genes which influence such behavior. The type of behavior exhibited by animals in a particular situation depends on the interaction between the genes of the animal and the environment the animal is present in.

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Answer to Problem 1MC

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Territoriality is a type of behavior shown by the male member of the lizard species.

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Explanation for the correct answer:

Option (c) is given that the territoriality is the reason that a male member of the lizard species protects or defends a certain area. This is true because territoriality refers to the protection of a certain area, especially one that has an abundance of crucial resources. It is typically done by individual male members of the species, such as in this case. Hence, option (c) is a correct option.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

Option (a) is given that insight learning is the behavior exhibited by the male lizard. This is not true since insight learning basically means that an animal exhibits sudden problem-solving behavior, especially when it does not have any prior experience of the particular problem encountered. So, it is an incorrect option.

Option (b) is given that kin selection is the behavior exhibited by the male lizard in defending its territory. This is not true since kin selection is a type of non-aggressive behavior exhibited in which there is cooperation between members of an animal society. So, it is an incorrect option.

Option (d) is given that altruism is the behavior which is exhibited by the male lizard. This is not true since altruism refers to the behavior when an animal exhibits self-sacrificial behavior for the benefit of another animal. So, it is an incorrect option.

Hence, options, (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.

Conclusion

Thus, it can be concluded that the behavior exhibited by a male lizard when it is defending a certain area is territoriality.

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