For Which Animal Have Researchers Demonstrated the Symbolic Meaning of Certain

question 39

Multiple Choice

For which animal have researchers demonstrated the symbolic meaning of certain forms of communication used naturally in the wild?

• A) ants
• B) bees
• C) hyenas
• D) vervet monkeys

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue that extends from the brain, encased within the spine, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Cerebellum

The cerebellum is a section of the brain located at the back and lower part of the skull which coordinates voluntary movements, maintains posture, and balances.

Coordinating Movements

The process through which the body's muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems work together to execute complex motor tasks.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, language, and decision making.