One reason animals use cutoff signals is to

A. create a means to flee from a potential fight.

B. limit predatory behavior.

C. cause another dog to submit.

D. encourage compromise between potential adversaries.

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Jovanny Mcgrath

Biology

5 April, 08:36

One reason animals use cutoff signals is to

A. create a means to flee from a potential fight.

B. limit predatory behavior.

C. cause another dog to submit.

D. encourage compromise between potential adversaries.

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Jennifer · Answer 1

Cutoff signals are signals used by the animals for communication between them. These signals are behaviors. Examples are: the animal freezes, turns the back to other animals, moves away, ...

Cut-off signals are usually given after a conflict. One reason animals use cutoff signals is to:

D. encourage compromise between potential adversaries

If cut-off signals are not respected, conflict will escalate.

Joey Berry · Answer 2

The correct option is A.

Animals used cut off signals to interrupt the behavior of another animal toward them in order to avoid conflict. Turn off signals include the following: turning the head away, turning the body away, turning the back on the other animal, moving away, growling, etc.

One reason animals use cutoff signals is toA. create a means to flee from a potential fight.B. limit predatory behavior.C. cause another dog to submit.D. encourage compromise between potential adversaries.

One reason animals use cutoff signals is to

A. create a means to flee from a potential fight.

B. limit predatory behavior.

C. cause another dog to submit.

D. encourage compromise between potential adversaries.