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13.2/13.3 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Pheromone | A chemical released by one animal that affects another animal in a certain way. |
Aggression | Is a threatening behavior that one animal uses to gain control over another. |
Territory | An area that is occupied by an animal or a group of animals. |
Courtship Behavior | Is a behavior in which males and females of the same species prepare for mating. |
Society | Is a group of closely related animals if the same species that work together in highly organized way. |
Circadian Rhythm | Behavior cycles that occur over a period of approximately one day. |
Hibernation | Is a state of greatly reduced body activity that occurs during the winter when food is scarce. |
Migration | Is the regular, seasonal journey of an animal from one place to another and back again. |
Transmitter | Sends out a signal in the form of radio waves. |
Receiver | Picks up the signal from the transmitter. |
Satellite | Is an instrument in orbit thousands of kilometers above earth. |