What Would Ernst Mayr Would Refer to as a Proximal

question 65

Multiple Choice

What would Ernst Mayr would refer to as a proximal contextual cause of animal behavior?

• A) The shape of a finch's beak.
• B) Iguanas sunning on a beach to regulate body temperature.
• C) An animal running away from an unexpected loud noise.
• D) Iguanas huddling together at night to conserve body heat.

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