BSCS Biology: A Molecular Approach

Chapter 22: Behavior

Social Behavior

1.
Animal populations that have leaders, followers, and specialists are called ____.
A)dominance hierarchies
B)societies
C)caste systems
D)pheromones
2.
Many ____ societies are highly organized caste systems, involving levels such as queen, drone, and worker.
A)insect
B)British
C)animal
D)fish
3.
What is the specific purpose of this social behavior (grouping together) in musk oxen?
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A)protection from predators
B)mating
C)improved communication
D)to cut and soften ice
4.
A ____ is a hormonelike substance that is produced by one organism to affect the behavior of another.
A)pheromone
B)barbiturate
C)dehydrogenase
D)neurotransmitter
5.
Anthropomorphism is the mistaken interpretation of animal behavior in terms of ____ motives and experiences.
A)insect
B)hidden
C)human
D)selfish
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