Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To explain: The importance of imprinting in adaptivity.

Introduction: Imprinting refers to social learning based on previous experiences and studies in some mammals and birds. Imprinting can happen only after a few hours or days after hatching. The process of imprinting can be studied by using genetics. In some cases, animals or birds learn to respond to a particular object.

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