Communication Signals by Wesley Burk [STUDENT]

Communication Signals

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 14:32:10 UTC

Different Types of signals

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 14:32:24 UTC

Some of the different signals include visual, auditory, and chemical signals.

Chemical

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 14:39:15 UTC

Chemical signals are used for marking territory, scaring predators, or drawing attention. Many species including dogs mark their territory by urinating on it. This lets other animals know that they are not invited there. Squid use a special ink to temporarily blind and confuse predators when being attacked. Lastly bees release a chemical that the other bees smell which notifies them that the hive in endangered. Due to this, the bees begin to swarm.

Visual

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 14:40:03 UTC

Visual communication is usually used during the day. This is because you are unable to see in the dark. Visual signals is when a movement or color is used to communicate a message to something. Visual signals are most commonly used by Humans and Birds.

Auditory

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 14:40:42 UTC

Auditory signals are used by most animals and human beings. They are used to convey a message, defend territory, attract mates, and more. For example, if you come across a rattle snake, they will shake their tail to warn you that they are there. You hear these signals every day wether it is a bird chirping or a teacher yelling at the class to do their work.

References

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 15:00:04 UTC

How animals communicate. (2018). Study.com. retrieved April 19, 2018. from<https://study.com/academy/lesson/how-animals-communicate-chemical-visual-electrical-signals.html>.

Peacock Adaptations. (2018). Study.com. retrieved April 19, 2018. from<https://study.com/academy/lesson/peacock-adaptations-lesson-for-kids.html>.

Plumage

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 15:16:25 UTC

Peacocks have a very renowned characteristic. This characteristic is called a plumage. The birds spread their feathers resulting in a very large appearance. This then scares the predators away saving the peacocks.

How Plumage came about

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-19 18:11:37 UTC

Plumage was an adaptive trait. The peacocks needed a way protect their eggs. To protect these eggs, they grew out longer tails. These tails consisted of bright and colorful colors. When a predator approaches they will throw these feathers up in a bright and frightening display.

Personal Statment

wesley_1642724 — 2018-04-23 14:14:48 UTC

Communication signals are a key characteristic in surviving in the wild. Everything in this world uses them and without them everything will fall apart.