Animal Behavior (Lab 11)
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Lab 11 Animal
Behavior Link to Lab Bench Lab Simulation (account and password required, then follow the links to lab bench) Lab 11 Review PowerPoint (modified from pdf file posted by Glen Cochrane at Half Hollows High School) |
Some Key Review Concepts
Key Concepts
Habitat Selection
Predation and nature of the environment can influence an organism's selection of habitat.
Behaviors
Behaviors may be innate or learned. Many behaviors have both genetic and learned components.
Lab Design
Observe the Mating Behavior of the Drosophila melanogaster includes six steps. (1) Orientation, (2) Male Song, (3) Following, (4) Male Licking, (5) Copulation, (6) Rejection.
During the lab, you will also observe Pillbug Behaviors.
Analysis of Results
You need to set a control in order to be sure that certain factors are influencing behavior. Also be sure to watch more than one individual's behavior.