Which of the following is(are) fixed action pattern(s)?
A) A baby garter snake captures and eats a slug.
B) A chick's gaping mouth induces a feeding response in a parent bird.
C) A European cuckoo hatchling pushes the host bird's egg out of the nest.
D) A male fruit fly waves his wings at a female fruit fly during courtship.
E) All of these are fixed action patterns.

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Fixed action patterns are innate, stereotyped behaviors that are triggered by specific stimuli. All of the choices listed are examples of fixed action patterns.

Which of the Following Is(are) Fixed Action Pattern(s)