Where does Betta splendens naturally live?
Muddy, oxygen-poor rice paddies
India
Thailand
Vietnam
Malaysia
What special breathing ability does Betta splendens have
Can breathe outside of the water
Labyrinth organ
Allows direct intake of oxygen from the air
Which sex builds the nest in Betta splendens?
The male
Small bubbles
Produced by the male using saliva
Q: What happens after courtship and mating in Betta splendens?
The female spawns
The male collects the eggs with his mouth
The male places the eggs in the nest
: What does the male do after placing the eggs in the nest?
A:
Chases the female away
Takes care of the offspring
behaves agressivyl
Which types of behaviors are included in agonistic behavior?
Aggressive behaviors
Flight behaviors
Submission behaviors
What aggressive behaviors are part of agonistic behavior?
Threats
Attacks
Card 6 Q: Why are attacks less frequent in agonistic behavior? A:
Attacks can cause injuries
How do many species reduce the need for physical attacks?
By ritualizing agonistic behavior
hat does ritualized agonistic behavior involve?A:
Exhibitions
Displays of force
Allow individuals to measure themselves before attacking
Why do Betta splendens show sexual dimorphism?
As a result of competition for females
What acts as a sign stimulus for a male Betta splendens?A:
Finding another male in his territory
In which traits do Betta splendens show sexual dimorphism?
Morphology
Ornamentation
Coloration
Size
Behavior
What does a sign stimulus trigger in male Betta splendens?
A Fixed Action Pattern (FAP)
Card 6 Q: What is a Fixed Action Pattern (FAP)? A:
Innate response
Species-specific
Stereotyped
Consists of a sequence of behavioral units
What is the FAP in betta fishes?A:
Agonistic display
What happens when two male Betta splendens meet?
They perform a ritual
The ritual tests their strength
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