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question 22

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
The figure shows data from a study on goldfinches that determined how foraging behavior changed with group size (referred to as "flock size") .
- If flying flocks are more easily detected by predators, which flocks would you expect to be attacked most frequently?

• A) Flocks of just a single individual flying alone
• B) Flocks of 2-5 individuals
• C) Flocks of up to 10 individuals
• D) Flocks of 15 individuals

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