Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Optimal

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the optimal diet model and the optimal patch-use model?

• A) Both assume that there is no risk of predation.
• B) Both predict the behavior that maximizes fitness.
• C) Both assume that fitness is a function of energy intake rate.
• D) Both assume that there are no competitors in the environment.
• E) Both assume that all food patches contain the same food type.

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