For animals that have brief lifespans and receive minimal or no parental care, which ability is most crucial?

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Innate behaviorDirected movement toward stimuliAcquired knowledge through experienceRandom movement in response to stimuli

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Innate behavior (instinct) is essential for animals with short lifespans and limited parental care because it enables them to perform vital actions without learning. Directed movement toward stimuli (taxis), learned behavior, and random movement (kinesis) are less reliable in such scenarios.

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For animals that have brief lifespans and receive minimal or no parental care, which ability is most crucial?

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