Every morning at the same time, Juan went into the den to feed his new tropical fish. After a few weeks, he noticed that the fish swam to the top of the tank when he entered the room. How can you explain the behavior of the fish? Explain what is going on, then give an adaptive explanation for this behavior.

Every morning at the same time, Juan went into the den to feed his new tropical fish. After a few weeks, he noticed that the fish swam to the top of the tank when he entered the room. How can you explain the behavior of the fish? Explain what is going on, then give an adaptive explanation for this behavior.

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter52: Animal Behavior

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