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Mammals generally care for their young. Most turtles abandon their young. What term describes both of these behaviors?

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Innate is the term that describes both of these behaviors.

Innate behavior is an inborn behavior that is closely influenced by genes in an organism. It usually occurs naturally and in the same way in all members of the same species anytime they are exposed to the proper stimulus. Innate behavior is not learned or practiced and can be performed without any prior experience. Caring for offspring, abandoning offspring, drooling of a dog when exposed to food and foraging are all innate behaviors.

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innate is the term that describes both of these behaviors.
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