The Habitat Saturation Hypothesis Can Explain Which of the Following

question 5

Multiple Choice

The habitat saturation hypothesis can explain which of the following?

• A) The existence of reproductive skew
• B) The evolution of distinct castes
• C) The evolution of cooperative breeding
• D) Indirect kin discrimination
• E) Hamilton's rule

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