Which of the Following Does Not Characterize Star Compass Orientation

question 180

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not characterize star compass orientation?

• A) It is used by normally diurnal birds migrating at night.
• B) It requires a star map and a circadian clock.
• C) It is based on information gathered from moving constellations and a fixed point, which in the Northern Hemisphere is Polaris.
• D) It is performed without learning.
• E) It is used by nocturnal animals.

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Definitions:

Deuterostomes

A group of animals in which the anus forms from the first opening in the embryo, with the mouth forming later.

Cnidarians

A phylum of animals that are more complex than sponges, characterized by their radial symmetry, a central gastrovascular cavity, and the presence of cnidocytes; includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.

Spiracles

External respiratory openings found in some animals, such as insects and some amphibians, that allow air to enter and exit the trachea.

Tracheae

Tubes in the respiratory system that conduct air to and from the lungs.