A Researcher Determines That in Mockingbirds, Juvenile Females Disperse Much

question 3

Multiple Choice

A researcher determines that in mockingbirds, juvenile females disperse much farther than males. What is an ultimate explanation for this observation?

• A) Differences in their size
• B) Differences in their age
• C) Inbreeding avoidance
• D) Differences in their ability to navigate
• E) Differences in orientation ability

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