A line of ducklings follow their mother duck is an example of
A
Cross-fostering
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B
Courtship signalling
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C
Filial imprinting
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D
Stimuli
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Solution
The correct option is C Filial imprinting The binding or attachment between the parents and the offspring is called filial imprinting. In this, a young animal acquires several of its behavioural characteristics from its parent.