AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Diurnal means:
A
active in the daytime
B
active at night
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Diurnality is a form of plant and animal behavior characterized by activity during daytime, with a period of sleeping or other inactivity at night. The common adjective used for daytime activity is “diurnal".

Detailed explanation-2: -Animals active in the daytime are called diurnal. Commonly classified diurnal animals include mammals, birds, and reptiles. Most primates are diurnal.

Detailed explanation-3: -1 : recurring every day 2 : of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diurnal animals are animals that are active during the day and then sleep at night. Examples of diurnal animals include humans, deer and dogs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definitions: Nocturnal – Active at night. Diurnal – Active during the day. Crepuscular – Active at dawn and dusk.

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