ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND INTERDEPENDENCIES Biology

batesian mimicry

mimicry in which the mimic and model resemble each other, but the mimic is a harmless organism and the model possesses a defense mechanism.

Müllerian mimicry

mimicry in which the mimic resembles the model and shares the same defense mechanism as the model.

Polygyny

when males mate with multiple females

serial monogamy

having one mate at a time but many mates over a life span

monogamy

having one mate for a whole life span

altruism

unselfish behavior of an individual that looks after the group before itself

Polyandry

when females mate with multiple males

phoresy

a commensalistic relationship in which one organism is transported by another

carnivore

a flesh-eating animal

parasitism

a relationship between two or more organisms of different species in which one benefits and the other is harmed

Mutualism

a symbiotic relationship between two organisms in which both species receive some type of benefit

Commensalism

a symbiotic relationship between two organisms in which one species benefits and no effect is apparent to the other species

Herbivore

an animal that feeds on plants

taxis

movement toward or away from a stimulus

kinesis

random movement by animals due to environmental conditions

symbiosis

two organisms living in a close relationship with each other