A.6 - Ethology
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9.3
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Assessment statements
| DCS Topic Code | Statement | Guidance |
| A.6.A1 | Migratory behaviour in blackcaps as an example of the genetic basis of behaviour and its change by natural selection. | The seven applications in this sub-topic are intended to reinforce understanding of the general principles. The applications include a range of types of behaviour and types of animal. Other examples, including local examples that can be observed, should also be studied if possible. |
| A.6.A2 | Blood sharing in vampire bats as an example of the development of altruistic behaviour by natural selection. | |
| A.6.A3 | Foraging behaviour in shore crabs as an example of increasing chances of survival by optimal prey choice. | |
| A.6.A4 | Breeding strategies in coho salmon populations as an example of behaviour affecting chances of survival and reproduction. | |
| A.6.A5 | Courtship in birds of paradise as an example of mate selection. | |
| A.6.A6 | Synchronized oestrus in female lions in a pride as an example of innate behaviour that increases the chances of survival and reproduction of offspring. | |
| A.6.A7 | Feeding on cream from milk bottles in blue tits as an example of the development and loss of learned behaviour. | |
| A.6.U1 | Ethology is the study of animal behaviour in natural conditions. | |
| A.6.U2 | Natural selection can change the frequency of observed animal behaviour. | |
| A.6.U3 | Behaviour that increases the chances of survival and reproduction will become more prevalent in a population. | |
| A.6.U4 | Learned behaviour can spread through a population or be lost from it more rapidly than innate behaviour. |
Video lessons
Battle of the Beaks
Languages
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Class activities
Bug Hunters activity
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Review materials
Review Lecture