In Primates,the Dominant Male in a Social Group Is Typically

question 14

Multiple Choice

In primates,the dominant male in a social group is typically large and experienced.Dominance is also due to __________.

• A)his ability to remember which members of the group must be controlled.
• B)his ability to establish relationships with other males.
• C)his ability to establish relationships with males and females alike.
• D)his ability to use his size to increase reproductive potential.

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