Sociality Is Costly to Primates Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

Sociality is costly to primates because

• A) there is greater competition for resources.
• B) there is increased vulnerability to disease.
• C) there is increased vulnerability to attacks from conspecifics.
• D) they have to share home ranges with other primates.

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