Chapter 26

Coping With Dangers

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1. Some animals learn not to react to a stimulus if, after many repeats, it proves to be harmless. This is called .

2. Habituation prevents the animal wasting time and on needless repeats of its response.

3. Habituation only brings about a modification of the escape response, otherwise the animal would be left open to .

4. In advanced animals, learning involves a modification of the response made to a stimulus. Information is stored in the central nervous system and for future use.

5. Animals show many defence mechanisms such as and protective coverings.

6. mechanisms for defence are found amongst animals which remain together in a protective .

7. Some plants possess adaptations for defence such as thorns and .

8. The form of some plants enables them to tolerate animals.