4.5.1 Courtship Behaviour

Question 1

How do you know if organisms belong to the same species?

Answer 1

They interbreed in their natural habitat to produce fertile offspring.

Question 2

What is courtship?

Answer 2

Behaviour that results in mating and reproduction.

Question 3

What are some examples of courtship?

Answer 3

Bright colours, dancing or moving, and songs/vocal signals to attract a mate.

Question 4

What are courtship rituals?

Answer 4

A sequence of actions which is unique to each species.

Question 5

How can you tell how closely related species are?

Answer 5

The more similar their courtship rituals are, the more closely related they are.

Question 6

What is courtship behaviour essential for?

Answer 6

Successful mating and species recognition.

Question 7

Why is courtship important?

Answer 7

To ensure successful reproduction, and ensure survival of the offspring.

Question 8

What does courtship allow species to do?

Answer 8

Choose a strong and healthy mate.

Question 9

What does courtship synchronise?

Answer 9

Mating behaviour, as it indicates a sexually mature species that is in season.

Question 10

When will a female not respond to a male?

Answer 10

If they display an incorrect courtship dance.