Communication

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Communication

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All organisms communicate

• Did you know that all organisms communicate?
• Communication is the sending of sensory
  information (sight, sound, touch, smell) from one
  individual to another
• Animals have been studied to use combinations of
  smells, sounds and body language to communicate
• Plants have been studied to use smells or other
  chemical gasses to communicate

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Coloration

• One of the most common forms of communication
  between organisms is coloration.
• In nature, colors can stand for a variety of
  meanings depending on location and purpose.
• Colors can be used to attract mates. Bold and
  visible colors or rare colors can make the
  statement that one is a better pick than another.
• Color can also be used as a warning. Bright
  colors can also mean stay away! or Im
  dangerous!

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Examples of coloration

• Here are some colors used for mating

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Coloration

• Here are some examples of warning colors

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Mimicry

• Because some organisms use coloration as a
  warning some organisms copy the look to protect
  themselves.
• There are two types of mimics
• Mullerian mimics 2 distasteful species look
  alike to increase appearance of distasteful
  organisms.
• Batesian mimics 1 prey looks like a distasteful
  organism to better its chances of survival.

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Mullerian
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Batesian
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Videos

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