Asked by Jenny Owens on Jun 30, 2024

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Young adult white-crowned sparrows are motivated to match their song as closely as possible to that of their neighbors. This is an example of a(n)

A) developmental explanation.
B) physiological explanation.
C) adaptive value explanation.
D) explanation relating to evolutionary history.

Developmental Explanation

An approach that interprets behaviors or traits based on changes that occur through an organism's growth and development stages.

Song Matching

A behavioral phenomenon where a bird responds to the song of another individual with a song that is similar in structure and pattern.

Young Adult

An individual in the transitional phase of growth and development between adolescence and full adulthood, typically considered to be in their late teens to early twenties.

  • Pinpoint the elements that affect the evolution and acquisition of avian melodies.
  • Differentiate among various reasons (developmental, physiological, adaptive, and evolutionary) for the characteristics of bird songs.
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Bianca CayonJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This behavior is an example of an adaptive value explanation because it suggests that matching their song to that of their neighbors may have benefits for survival or reproduction, such as establishing territory or attracting mates, which are aspects of an organism's behavior that have evolved because they are advantageous.