AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Aggression is defined as threats or harmful actions directed toward another individual and can include threat displays, lunging, growling, snarling, snapping, and biting. “In animals, aggressive behaviors are a means of communication.” In animals, aggressive behaviors are a means of communication.

Detailed explanation-2: -This is called intraspecific competition. This is the type of competition that is the driving force behind natural selection within a species. One reason for intraspecific competition is a scarcity of resources or mates.

Detailed explanation-3: -Larger and stronger animals within a species will forcefully take food from the smaller members. Although the smaller or lower status animal may fight back to protect its food, the superior animal usually wins the competition. After a kill, the alpha wolves chase off the lower-status wolves to get the meal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Food. All animals require food which provides them with energy and raw materials to complete life processes, without which they may die. Because of these, competition for food can be fierce.