This document defines key vocabulary terms related to the behavior of Betta fish. It provides definitions and examples for 14 terms including: baseline behavior, stimulus, aggression, flare, surface, float, tank, gravel, approach, retreat, breathe, agonistic behavior, and forward, backward, sideways. Images are included to illustrate some of the terms.
This document defines key vocabulary terms related to the behavior of Betta fish. It provides definitions and examples for 14 terms including: baseline behavior, stimulus, aggression, flare, surface, float, tank, gravel, approach, retreat, breathe, agonistic behavior, and forward, backward, sideways. Images are included to illustrate some of the terms.
This document defines key vocabulary terms related to the behavior of Betta fish. It provides definitions and examples for 14 terms including: baseline behavior, stimulus, aggression, flare, surface, float, tank, gravel, approach, retreat, breathe, agonistic behavior, and forward, backward, sideways. Images are included to illustrate some of the terms.
This document defines key vocabulary terms related to the behavior of Betta fish. It provides definitions and examples for 14 terms including: baseline behavior, stimulus, aggression, flare, surface, float, tank, gravel, approach, retreat, breathe, agonistic behavior, and forward, backward, sideways. Images are included to illustrate some of the terms.
Baseline behavior Observations taken at the (noun)
beginning of an experiment Baseline behavior is before trying any stimulus. demonstrated in a lab by Normal behavior. observing a relaxed Betta fish
Stimulus something that causes a Singular noun: stimulus
change or a reaction Plural noun: stimuli Verb: to stimulate, to apply a stimulus
Aggression (noun) hostile or violent behavior The betta fish acts
or attitudes toward another; aggressively in two ways: readiness to attack or 1.display (threatening confront. positions or movements)
2. physical contact (biting,
tearing at fins) flare (flaring) To suddenly get bigger, Verb: flare, flares, flared, brighter, or more intense flaring
The betta fish flares its fins to
make itself look bigger.
surface The top of the water Noun: The betta fish swims to the surface.
float to rest on top of a liquid Verb: float, floats, floated,
floating
tank a container for holding a Noun: I have 20 fish in a large
liquid tank. gravel small pieces of rock Noun: We put gravel at the bottom of the tank to help keep the tank clean.
approach To go towards something Verb: approach, approaches,
approached, approaching
retreat to go away from something Verb: retreat, retreats,
retreated, retreating
breathe to move air into and out Verb: breathe, breathes,
of your lungs : to inhale breathed, breathing and exhale
agonistic behavior any social behavior Noun: The betta demonstrated
related to fighting: agonistic behavior when it includes threats, flared its fins and gill covers. displays, retreats, forward, backward, Directions of movement sideways