Communication in Animals

Rucete ✏ Biology In a Nutshell

1. Chemical Communication

• Involves the use of chemical signals, such as pheromones
• Used to attract mates, mark territory, or signal danger
• Example: Ants following a scent trail

2. Visual Communication

• Uses visual cues or displays to convey messages
• Often involved in mating rituals or territorial displays
• Example: Peacocks displaying tail feathers to attract a mate

3. Auditory Communication

• Involves the use of sound
• Can carry over long distances and is effective in dark or dense environments
• Example: Frogs chirping in the summer to attract mates

4. Tactile Communication

• Involves physical contact
• Used in social bonding, grooming, or signaling reassurance or aggression
• Example: Handshakes in humans or grooming in primates