Animal Communication Flashcards
1
Q
Why do animals communicate?
A
To find food, forge social bonds and find mates
2
Q
What are the 4 main senses?
A
- Chemical
- Sound
- Vision
- Touch
3
Q
What does intraspecific communication mean?
A
Two or more individuals or the same species
4
Q
What does interspecific communication mean?
A
Different species
5
Q
What does chemical communication involve?
A
Smell using pheromones, eg scent marking
6
Q
What does auditory communication involve?
A
Main communication method in mammals and birds, uses sound. Can alert for danger
7
Q
What does visual communication involve?
A
Shows body language. Karl Von Frisch studied bee communication
8
Q
What does Tactile communication involve?
A
Social grooming (allo-grooming) removes parasites and helps form social bonds
