Most insects have more comprehensive “escape” reflexes triggered by……….. disturbance.
a) small
b) larger
c) moderate
d) none of these
Orientation behaviors are coordinated movements like………that occur/s in response to an external stimulus.
a) walking
b) flying
c) swimming
d) all of these
Explanation: Orientation of locomotor behaviour is usually categorized as either kinesis or taxis
There are……types of orientation behavior.
a) three
b) two
c) four
d) none of these
Explanation: 1. Kinesis and 2. Taxis
Kinesis is of …….types.
a) three
b) two
c) four
d) none of these
Explanation: 1. Orthokinesis and
2. klinokinesis
Which of the following is a change in the speed of movement which is directly proportional to the intensity of a stimulus?
a) taxis
b) kinesis
c) orthokinesis
d) klinokinesis
Explanation: Examples of orthokinesis are seen in lampreys, which are more active in high intensities of light
Which of the following is a change in the rate of turning which is directly proportional to the intensity of a stimulus?
a) taxis
b) kinesis
c) orthokinesis
d) klinokinesis
Explanation: the behaviour of the flatworm which turns more frequently in response to increasing light thus ensuring that it spends more time in dark areas.
