What is inter-species and intra-species behavior?

• A. Inter-species = within the same species. Intra-species = between different species.
• B. Inter-species = between different species. Intra-species = within the same species.
• C. Inter-species and intra-species both describe human social behavior.
• D. Inter-species refers to plants; intra-species refers to animals.

Answer: (B)

Inter-species behavior describes interactions between different species, while intra-species behavior describes interactions within the same species. This means that activities like a hawk preying on a rabbit or bees visiting flowers are inter-species interactions, because they involve different species. In contrast, behaviors such as a wolf pack coordinating hunts, grooming within a tiger pride, or mating and social bonding among individuals of the same species are intra-species interactions. The correct understanding is that inter-species = between different species and intra-species = within the same species. The other options mix up who is involved or apply the terms incorrectly, such as limiting to humans, or assigning the terms to plants vs animals.