Biology, SS 3 Week: 1
Topic: Reproductive Behaviour
Introduction
Reproduction is one of the characteristics of living things. It ensures the continuity of life. For sexual reproduction to be successful it involves the coming together of two opposite sexes, usually male and female. Courtship helps to bring close the two individuals that take part in sexual reproduction.
Courtship Behaviour in Animals
Courtship behaviour consists of instinctive behaviour in response to certain external stimuli in animals. It is a pattern of behaviour that precede mating and reproduction in animals.
Importance of Courtship Behaviour in Reproduction
Courtship behaviour normally aids reproduction in animals in the following ways:
- Courtship brings the male and female animals together
- It prepares male and female for possible mating
- Courtship stimulates egg laying and sperm release in the partners
- During courtship fertilization or reproduction is enhanced
Forms of Courtship Behaviour in Animals
The forms or types of courtship behaviour which are found in animals include:
- Pairing: This involves two animals, usually a male and a female, which separate themselves from others in a group to form a mating pair. This pairing may be very brief, just for the mating act only, or last for a lifetime.
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