Optimal Foraging Theory Suggests That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Optimal foraging theory suggests that

• A) when search time is long relative to handling time, predators should be generalists.
• B) when handling time is long relative to search time, predators should be generalists.
• C) new items are added to the diet only if their handling time is larger than average.
• D) specialized diets are rare in nature.
• E) none of the above

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