Animal Behavior

1. occurs when one species of animal (the mimic) resembles another species that has easily recognizable characteristics (the model) and as a result deceives a potential predator (the dupe) that might otherwise capture and eat it
7. live birth
8. eggs with live birth
11. an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious though
12. is a close relationship between species, where one organism, the parasite, lives on or inside another organism, the host, causing it some harm, and is adapted structurally to this way of life.
13. Animals that eat both plants and animals are___
15. These species are characterized by having only a few offspring but investing high amounts of parental care.
18. Animals that only eat meat are_____
19. carnivores that only eat insects
21. Herbivores that mainly eat nectar
22. a learned behavior where a response is associated with either a consequence or a reward, such as stickers for good work, or punishment for cussing

2. sting their often large prey on capture, either killing them outright or paralyzing them immediately.
3. Animals that only eat plants are_____
4. the laying of eggs
5. herbivores that eat mainly fruits
6. herbivores that eat mainly grains and seeds2
9. a learned response that causes an involuntary behavior such as salivating at a bell
10. lays their eggs inside young hosts, usually larvae. These are allowed to go on growing, so the host and parasitoid develop together for an extended period, ending when the parasitoids emerge as adults, leaving the prey dead, eaten from inside.
14. Species that produce a large number of offspring and contribute few resources to each individual offspring.
16. is a defense mechanism or tactic that organisms use to disguise their appearance, usually to blend in with their surroundings
17. animals that eat blood are called
20. insects which sooner or later kill their hosts, placing their relationship close to predation