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Behavior 2
Flash cards for Behavior 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circadian Rhythm | Flowers open every morning and close in the afternoon |
| Migration | Zebra move to new grazing area with the seasons, birds fly south for winter |
| Hibernation | Snakes sleep in caves all winter |
| Estivation | A long neck turtle digs into the mud during the hot dry season |
| Thigmotropism | A vine twists around a fence post |
| Mimicry | A king snake has the coloration similar to a coral snake |
| Imprinting | Ducklings follow first moving object seen after they hatch |
| Phototropism | A plant bends toward the light |
| Courtship Behavior | Swans dance and peacocks spread feathers to attract mates |
| Biological Clock | Susan flies to Japan from the United States and has problems with eating and sleeping schedules |
| Pheromones | Ants leave a chemical trail to a source of food |
| Camouflage | A flounder can’t be seen on the ocean floor |
| Nocturnal | Owls and bats hunt at night |
| Diurnal | Robins and sparrows look for food during the day |