MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 134: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 134

14. Which of the following is an example of intraspecific animal communication?

  • A. A dog who barks when a stranger enters the house
  • B. An anglerfish that uses a bioluminescent appendage to attract prey
  • C. Bats using echolocation to detect the surrounding environment
  • D. A cat who uses scent glands to mark his territory for other cats

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Intraspecific communication refers to communication between members of the same species. Interspecific communication, on the other hand, refers to communication between members of different species. Echolocation is not an example of intraspecific communication because the sender of the signal and the recipient are the same organism; this would be considered autocommunication.

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