Song Development in Canaries and Zebra Finches Depends on

question 89

Multiple Choice

Song development in canaries and zebra finches depends on

• A) maturation of the nervous system.
• B) lifelong exposure to the sounds of conspecifics.
• C) exposure to adult birdsong early in life, during a sensitive period.
• D) copying the songs of females.

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Definitions:

Femoroacetabular

Pertaining to the femur bone and the acetabulum of the pelvis, often in the context of joint mechanics or disorders.

Talocrural

Talocrural refers to the ankle joint, where the tibia and fibula meet with the talus, facilitating up and down movement of the foot.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that is characterized by a high density of collagen fibers, providing strength and elasticity.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which two bones are joined together by a band of connective tissue, allowing for slight movement.