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The migration path of monarch butterflies brings them from Eastern Canada to Mexico over a long, multi-generational journey. During a series of experiments in a chamber, monarchs were observed to fly in a southwest direction. When their circadian rhythms were altered by -6 and +6 hours, the monarchs flew in a southeast or northwest direction, respectively.
-Which kind of photoreceptor would you expect the butterfly to have?


Definitions:

Overgeneralization

The cognitive bias of applying a rule or conclusion too broadly across situations that don't necessarily fit.

Generalization

refers to the process of formulating broad statements or conclusions that apply to multiple instances from specific observations or limited examples.

Illogical Reasoning

A form of reasoning where conclusions are drawn or arguments made that do not follow logically from the premises or evidence provided.

Qualitative

Pertaining to or concerning the quality or nature of something, often used in research to describe non-numerical data gathered through observation, interviews, and narratives.

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