Scientists Studying Four Species of Neptunian Animals Obtained the Following

question 50

Multiple Choice

Scientists studying four species of Neptunian animals obtained the following data:

According to Dunbar's social brain hypothesis, which species should have the largest social groups? (No calculator is needed.)

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) The answer cannot be determined from the available data.

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