Which of the following is the best example of the behavior unit known as a fixed action pattern (FAP)?

a. Imprinting in newborn ducklings.
b. Egg retrieval in nesting geese
c. Echolocation in porpoises
d. Salivation in dogs
e. Celestial navigation in birds


Ans: b. Egg retrieval in nesting geese

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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All arthropod bodies consist of all of the

following except

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