BIOL 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Neanderthal, Neuroscience, Bipedalism
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Before modern time, they are still bipedal. Proximate: causes at the level of neurobiology, anatomy, and hormones. Flexible and may be modified because of the environment. Some are partially dependent on the environment or genetics. Testosterone is high, male bird sings, and when female get inject they also sing. Strongly shaped by natural and sexual selection. Choices made are governed by natural selection. Adv: increase access to food, water, mates. Dis: take energy and time, time away fro feeding and mating, increase risk of. Cost cost-benefit approach to determine the optimal behavior to maximize fitness predation. Uses cost-benefit approach to determine what to eat in order to max fitness. Wild capuchin monkey attack students for food and drinks, no fruits. Females can be picky and based choices on ornaments and display. Daily activities are determined by circadian rhythm. Use stars and earth rotation for direction. Some animals live most of their lives alone except when they mate.
