Which of the Following Is NOT a Cost of Social

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a cost of social behavior?

• A) Increased competition for food and habitat
• B) Increased risk of attracting predators
• C) Increased risk of transmitting disease
• D) Time and energy invested in gaining and maintaining social status
• E) Increased time to locate prey

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