When animals engage in , they oftenperform displays that make them look as large anddangerous as possible.a. courtshipb. altruismc. kin selectiond. aggression

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Q: A) Explain what is meant by group selection. (B) How is kin selection different from group…

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Q: (D) How does kin selection lead to the successful evolution of this social behavior? (E) Is eusocial…

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Q: Suggest why aggression, which might seem counterproductive, exists among social animals

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Q: Describe how an altruistic behavior might evolve by kinselection.

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Animal Behavior

Animal behavior can be defined as all the things that animals do. In response to a stimulus, an animal performs a certain fixed action pattern, or FAP, of behavior. This response occurs to make the animal more adaptable to change. So, behavior is generally a stimulus-oriented response. A behavior is an expression of the capabilities of the nervous system. A stimulus is determined by the environment, while the nervous system determines a response.