Monogamy

Each individual mates exclusively with one partner over at least a single breeding cycle and sometimes for longer.

Monogamy occurs in fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, but it is only commonly observed in birds, some rodents, and a few primate species.

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Behavior is the observable response of organisms to their stimuli.

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Behavior contributes to the different survival and reproduction of organisms.

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Innate behavior - comes from an animal's heredity.

Instinct (nature), in which adaptation occurs over generations by selection.

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Learned behaviors - which are genetically hardwired and can be performed without any prior experience or training.

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Caused of behaviour

Proximate causes - The subject of cell biology, neurobiology, and many other biological disciplines

Ultimate causes - Their historical causes, especially the action of natural selection

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Innate behaviour

Reflex - Allow us to move in response to something in the environment.

The reflex which causes us to close our eyes when something flashes towards us, or to withdraw a foot when we step on a sharp object.