Multiple Choice
A cow with a hurt leg will usually react in which of the following ways?
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49. Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior
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Which of the following organisms exhibits a behavioral adaptation to avoid predation?
A
A chameleon changing its skin color due to temperature changes
B
A meerkat standing on its hind legs to watch for predators
C
A cactus storing water in its tissues
D
A maple tree shedding its leaves in autumn
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Identify the key concept in the question: behavioral adaptation. A behavioral adaptation is an action or behavior that an organism performs to increase its chances of survival, such as avoiding predators.
Analyze each option to determine if it represents a behavioral adaptation. For example, a chameleon changing its skin color due to temperature changes is a physiological response, not a behavior aimed at avoiding predation.
Evaluate the option about the meerkat. A meerkat standing on its hind legs to watch for predators is a behavior specifically aimed at increasing survival by detecting threats early, which fits the definition of a behavioral adaptation.
Consider the other options: a cactus storing water in its tissues is a structural adaptation for conserving water, and a maple tree shedding its leaves in autumn is a physiological adaptation to conserve energy during unfavorable conditions. Neither of these are behaviors aimed at avoiding predation.
Conclude that the correct answer is the meerkat's behavior, as it directly represents a behavioral adaptation to avoid predation.
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