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Ch. 50 - Behavioral Ecology
Freeman - Biological Science 8th Edition
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50장, 문제 6

The male cuttlefish in the chapter-opening photo can rapidly change their skin colors (under nerve control) to flash warning patterns to rivals. Predict the proximate and ultimate causes of this behavior.

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Step 1: Understand the terms 'proximate' and 'ultimate' causes. Proximate causes in biology refer to the immediate physical or physiological mechanisms that lead to a particular trait or behavior. Ultimate causes, on the other hand, refer to the evolutionary pressures and reasons why a particular trait or behavior might have been favored by natural selection.
Step 2: Identify the proximate cause of the cuttlefish's color-changing behavior. The proximate cause is likely a response to a perceived threat or rival, triggered by the nervous system. The cuttlefish's skin contains specialized cells called chromatophores that can change color when stimulated by the nervous system.
Step 3: Identify the ultimate cause of the cuttlefish's color-changing behavior. The ultimate cause is likely related to survival and reproductive success. By flashing warning patterns, the cuttlefish can deter rivals and potential predators, increasing its chances of survival and reproduction.
Step 4: Formulate your prediction. Based on the above understanding, you can predict that the proximate cause of the cuttlefish's color-changing behavior is a nerve-triggered response to threats or rivals, and the ultimate cause is to increase survival and reproductive success by deterring rivals and predators.
Step 5: Remember that these are predictions based on our current understanding of biology and animal behavior. They could be tested and refined with further research and observations.

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Proximate Causes

Proximate causes refer to the immediate, mechanistic factors that lead to a behavior. In the case of the male cuttlefish, the proximate cause of changing skin color involves neural control and the physiological mechanisms that allow for rapid color change, such as the contraction of specialized pigment cells called chromatophores.
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Proximal Tubule

Ultimate Causes

Ultimate causes explain the evolutionary reasons behind a behavior. For the male cuttlefish, the ultimate cause of flashing warning patterns is likely related to reproductive success, as displaying these colors can deter rivals and enhance mating opportunities by signaling strength and fitness.
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Natural Selection Causes Adaptation

Communication in Animals

Communication in animals encompasses the various ways organisms convey information to one another. In cuttlefish, color changes serve as a visual signal to communicate aggression or dominance, which is crucial for establishing territory and reducing physical confrontations with rivals.
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a. C/ B > 0.5

b. C/ B > 0

c. C/ B < 0.5

d. C/ B < 0

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d. Animals behave altruistically to help the species, but sometimes their behavior harms the species.

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T/F Strength

T/F Body size

T/F Speed

T/F Number of viable offspring

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