Suppose that nearly all healthy individuals of a fish species perform a swimming pattern upon exposure to a chemical.This response is very similar across all individuals of the species,and is exceedingly difficult to prevent via learning.Most likely,this behavior is an example of
A) behavioral imprinting.
B) a fixed action pattern.
C) orienting.
D) a pheromone.
E) an alarm call.
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