In Order to Test the Selfish Herd Hypothesis, This Researcher

question 15

Multiple Choice

In order to test the selfish herd hypothesis, this researcher should determine if

• A) the assassin bug's efficiency decreases as the bee group size increases.
• B) bees that are painted to cover their stripes are more likely to be attacked by the assassin bug.
• C) bees near the periphery of the sleeping cluster are more likely to be targeted by the assassin bug than those near the center.
• D) bees that are not attacked are more closely related to one another than those that are targeted.

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