Which of the Following Could Be a Proximate Explanation for the Behavior

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could be a proximate explanation for the behavior of singing in birds?

• A) Neurons produce the necessary muscle contractions to produce the song.
• B) Singing in birds allowed males and females to acquire mates.
• C) Song structure in different bird species has changed over time as revealed by phylogenetic analysis.
• D) none of the above

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