Which of the following is important for animals with short life spans and with little or no parental care?
Correct answer: A. Instinct
- A. Instinct
- B. Taxis
- C. Learning
- D. Kinesis
Explanation
Innate or instinctive behaviour is especially important for animals that mature quickly and receive little parental care, because they cannot spend much time learning survival behaviours. Learning is more useful when a young animal has prolonged development and parental guidance.
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