Konrad Lorenz Argued That "For the Good of the Species

question 5

Multiple Choice

Konrad Lorenz argued that "for the good of the species," animal fights are rarely lethal.Which of the following is the most compelling counter-argument to this assertion?

• A)Animals of the same species rarely possess the physical means to kill each other.
• B)Populations tend to produce more offspring than the carrying capacity of their environment, having individuals die in fights would be beneficial for the species.
• C)Only humans can override the instinctual aversion to killing conspecifics.
• D)An individual showing no restraint during fights would eliminate its competitors and maximize its individual fitness.

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