Lorenz and Tinbergen Experimented with the Egg-Rolling Movement of the Greylag

question 26

Short Answer

Lorenz and Tinbergen experimented with the egg-rolling movement of the Greylag goose; they found that, once started, it continued even if the egg were no longer there, and they referred to this kind of movement as a _____.

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Definitions:

Humans

The species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, high manual dexterity, and advanced cognitive abilities leading to the development of complex tools and society.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that forms the primary structural component of plant cell walls.

Abnormally Folded

Refers to proteins that have not achieved their proper three-dimensional structure, often leading to diseases.

Prions

Misfolded proteins that can induce normal proteins to also misfold, leading to diseases in the nervous system.