Which of the following is NOT an innate behavior?
Correct answer: B. A dog looking for its food dish
- A. A mammal sucking milk
- B. A dog looking for its food dish
- C. A worm moving away from bright light
- D. A spider spinning a web
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: 'A dog looking for its food dish.' This behavior is learned because dogs associate the dish with food through experience. In contrast, the other behaviors listed are innate, meaning they are instinctive and do not require learning or experience. A mammal sucking milk, a worm moving away from bright light, and a spider spinning a web are all actions that animals perform without prior learning, driven by instinctual responses.
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