Instinct
본능
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="instinct"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
An innate, fixed pattern of behavior that occurs in response to specific stimuli without prior learning or experience.
Detailed Explanation
Instincts are genetically encoded behavioral programs shaped by millions of years of selection. Newly hatched sea turtles instinctively crawl toward the ocean and navigate using Earth's magnetic field. Instinctive behaviors can be modified by learning — a bird's innate song template is refined through listening and practice. The interaction between instinct and learning is a central theme in behavioral ecology.