The Fungus Ophiocordyceps Manipulates the Behavior of Worker Ants by Infecting

question 3

Multiple Choice

The fungus Ophiocordyceps manipulates the behavior of worker ants by infecting them with fungal spores, causing them to descend to the understory where conditions for fungal development are optimal, but the ants die. This is an example of

• A) selfishness.
• B) kin selection.
• C) reciprocity.
• D) altruism.

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