Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
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Author: Alton Biggs
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Chapter 31, Problem 22A
Summary Introduction

Introduction: The study of the interaction of living things with each other and their environment is known as ecology. Every animal interacts with each other and it could be within the members of the same species or the members of the different species.

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Answer to Problem 22A

Correct answer:

The correct answer is option (c) foraging.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

Option (c) is foraging. Finding and eating food is related to foraging behavior. If the animal forages successfully, it means that it is obtaining needed nutrients and is also avoiding predators and poisonous foods.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (a) is nurturing. The behavior developed in parents to look after their offspring in the early stages of development is known as nurturing behavior. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option (b) is courting. The behavior developed by animals to attract a mate is known as courting behavior. Animals indicate courtship signals by either displaying some bright colored parts of their body or make sounds. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Option (d) is migration. The behavior in some animals due to which they move to some other place basically to long distances seasonal to new locations is migration behavior or migratory behavior. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Conclusion

Hence, the behavior usually concerned with finding and eating food is option (c) foraging.

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