Animal behavior can be inherited through genes, or it can be learned through interactions with the environment. Behavior that is influenced by genes is molded by natural selection and other evolutionary forces. As a result, most genetically based behaviors should increase the fitness, or reproductive success, of the individual. Pheromones, that are chemicals used for communication, mimicry, which is an example of coevolution, or the evolution of one species in response to new adaptations that …showed first 75 words of 581 total…

…showed last 75 words of 581 total…FAP. Thus, it is evident from the description of pheromones, mimicry, and instinct behavior, that they increase individual reproductive successes. Thus, these kinds of animal behaviors or the mechanisms that contribute to behaviors are essential since they support in increasing the fitness of individuals, or reproductive success. The selective advantage of each of the behavior and mechanism help us understand the specific behaviors that are influenced by genes or learned through interactions with the environment.