Flies Are Most Likely Attracted in Great Numbers to Decaying

question 60

Multiple Choice

Flies are most likely attracted in great numbers to decaying meat because they

• A)have learned the rewards of responding to specific smells.
• B)are social animals.
• C)know that they are safer from predators by congregating in groups.
• D)have a fixed behavioral response to certain smells.

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