A Researcher Is Investigating Whether a Species of Snapping Shrimp

question 48

Multiple Choice

A researcher is investigating whether a species of snapping shrimp exhibits eusocial behavior.Which observation would best support the claim that this species is eusocial?

• A) Upon approach of a predator,some individuals give warning calls that draw attention to themselves.
• B) The size of the population is positively correlated with predation risk.
• C) The size of the population is negatively correlated with predation risk.
• D) All mature individuals that are healthy are reproductive.
• E) A large fraction of healthy and mature individuals are nonreproductive.

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