Courtship Behaviour (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards
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What is courtship behaviour?
What is courtship behaviour?
Specific patterns of behaviour displayed before mating
How is courtship behaviour inherited?
How is courtship behaviour inherited?
Genetically determined (not learned)
Primary mechanism for species survival
Primary mechanism for species survival
Reproduction across generations
Courtship function: species recognition
Courtship function: species recognition
Recognise own species members (ensures fertile offspring)
Courtship function: mate selection
Courtship function: mate selection
Identify mate that is sexually mature, fertile & receptive
Courtship function: pair bonding
Courtship function: pair bonding
Form strong connection for mating & offspring care
Courtship function: timing
Courtship function: timing
Synchronise mating for max fertilisation chance
Courtship function: breeding readiness
Courtship function: breeding readiness
Bring partner into physiological state for breeding
How do animals communicate during courtship?
How do animals communicate during courtship?
Through species-specific signals & chain of actions
When females are receptive to mating
When females are receptive to mating
Around time when they produce eggs