Imprinting helps animals
A) perform the proper courtship ritual.
B) defend their territory.
C) recognize a member of their own species.
D) form a fixed-action pattern.
E) become better predators.

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Imprinting helps animals recognize a member of their own species. It is critical for animals to be able to identify and interact with members of their own species for mating, social hierarchy, and survival purposes. Imprinting allows them to learn and remember the key features or signals of their own species during their early developmental stages.

Imprinting Helps Animals