CAMPBELL BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS & CONNECTIONS
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Introduction: The action of behavior is carried by the muscles in control of nervous system in response to environmental stimulus. The observed actions like aggressive posture or secretion of particular chemical to mark the territory and to attract mate also a part of behavior. Even the process of learning is also considered the part of behavior.
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