Reaney (2007) Showed That When a Predator Attacks, Fiddler Crab

question 16

Multiple Choice

Reaney (2007) showed that when a predator attacks, fiddler crab males retreat to the safety of their burrow. What factor affects their latency to leave the burrow?

• A) The size of the predator
• B) Severity of the attack
• C) The density of males in the area
• D) Chemical cues from the predator
• E) Potential mating opportunities

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