Patterns of Behavior - Vocabulary & Key Facts

Learn key animal behavior terms like pheromones and migration!

A chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species pheromones aggression territory courtship behavior A threatening behavior that one animal uses to gain control over another. pheromones aggression territory courtship behavior An area that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals pheromones aggression territory courtship behavior Activities that prepare males and females of the same species for mating pheromones aggression territory courtship behavior A group of closely related animals of the same species that work together for the benifit of the group society circadian rhythm hibernation migration Behavior cycle that occurs over a period of approximately one day society circadian rhythm hibernation migration A state of greatly reduced body activity that occurs during the winter when food is scarce. society circadian rhythm hibernation migration The regular, seasonal journey of an animal from one place to another and back again. society circadian rhythm hibernation migration Match each terms with the correct definition food, water, shelter, mates the limited resources animals compete for with one another survival the reason animals live and cooperate in groups cyclic behavior behaviors that change over the course of a day or a season sounds, scents & body movements what animals use to communicate with one another