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Chapter 5 – Animal Communication – Animal Behavior Study Guide, Key Concepts and Communication Systems Review

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Chapter 5 – Animal Communication – Animal Behavior Study Guide, Key Concepts and Communication Systems Review

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Chapter 5 – Animal Communication – Animal Behavior Study Guide, Key Concepts and
Communication Systems Review



What are three senses animals use in communication? - ANS ✔✔1. Visual = sight

2. Auditory = hear

3. Olfactory = smell



Define signals.

Give an example. - ANS ✔✔• sender actively tries to pass specific message to specific receivers

• e.g. lion's roar



Define cues.

Give an example. - ANS ✔✔• sender inactivity relays a message to receivers; always on

• e.g. bright colors indicate poisonous



Define signs.

Give an example. - ANS ✔✔• sender has no intent to communicate anything, but still does

• e.g. footprints



How do fireflies communicate with each other, and what message(s) do they communicate? -
ANS ✔✔• Pattern of flashing lights; Bioluminescence

• Fitness

• Identification

• Availability



What are the functions of bird and frog calls? - ANS ✔✔• Birds - alerts of nearby predators

• Frogs
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