Chapter 31, Problem 34A

Summary Introduction

To write:

Animal might starve if its parents failed to teach it competitive behaviors.

Introduction:

Behaviors that have an objective to cause harm or pain is known as aggression. This type of behavior occurs when individuals compete for the same resources for example food, territory, water or mates. This type of behavior is also known as competitive behaviors.

Explanation of Solution

If an animal is not taught about competitive behavior by their parents it will lead to starvation of animal and the animal will ultimately die. If the parents of animal fail to teach the competitive behavior, the animal will not be able to establish and maintain dominance over a territory. Animal cannot survive in a competitive ecosystem without the teaching of competitive behaviors.

Conclusion

An animal might starve if its parents failed to teach it competitive behaviors because it will not be able establish and maintain dominance over a territory.