Question

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

a. innate
b. learned
c. instinctive
d. environmental

Answer 1

Mammals generally care for their young, while turtles abandon their young. These behaviors can be described as instinctive or innate behaviors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both mammals and turtles exhibit behaviors related to the care of their young but in different ways. Mammals generally care for their young by feeding, protecting, and teaching them important skills. On the other hand, most turtles abandon their young after laying eggs. These behaviors can be described as instinctive or innate behaviors, which are involuntary and naturally occur in all members of a species. Innate behaviors do not have to be learned or practiced, and they are closely controlled by genes with little environmental influence.