Question
In an experiment, it was found out that when maggots were exposed to light, they moved to dark areas.
a. Name the type of response exhibited by the maggots.
b. What is the survival values of the response in (a) above to the maggots?
a. Name the type of response exhibited by the maggots.
b. What is the survival values of the response in (a) above to the maggots?
Answer
a) Negative phototaxis
Negative phototaxis is a behavioral response exhibited by certain organisms in which they move away from a source of light. In other words, these organisms move in the opposite direction of a light source. This behavior is often observed in various microorganisms and small invertebrates.b) Enables them to escape harmful stimuli such as excess heat which dehydration; enables them to seek favorable habitats and escape predators
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