In Treehoppers, There Is Variation in the Amount of Care

question 5

Multiple Choice

In treehoppers, there is variation in the amount of care provided to offspring. What hypothesis explains this variation?

• A) Sexual selection theory
• B) Predation risk-energy intake rate trade-off theory
• C) Sexual conflict theory
• D) Parent-offspring conflict theory
• E) Parental care theory

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