Which of the Following Describes Maternal Rank and Matrilineages in Macaque

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes maternal rank and matrilineages in macaque, vervet, and baboon groups?

• A) Maternal rank is transferred to offspring, particularly daughters.
• B) Maternal kin occupy dissimilar ranks in the dominance hierarchy.
• C) Ranking within matrilineages is usually laterally transferred.
• D) Female dominance relationships are unstable over time.

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