In Species Where Relatives and Even Unrelated Adults Help Parents

question 24

Multiple Choice

In species where relatives and even unrelated adults help parents care for their young, this behavior is known as _________.

• A) alloparenting
• B) collectivism
• C) cooperativity
• D) epiparental activity

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key components of the vestibular system, helping to maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Retinal Disparity

A binocular cue for perceiving depth based on the slight difference in the visual images that each eye perceives because of their different angles.

Cochlear Implants

A medical device that partially restores hearing by bypassing damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve.

Phantom Limb Sensations

The perception of sensations, often painful, in a limb that has been amputated.