Swallows Return to the Same Nesting Colony Every Year, Sometimes

question 56

Multiple Choice

Swallows return to the same nesting colony every year, sometimes even the same nest. What's the best explanation for this behavior

• A) genetic determinism
• B) axial tilt
• C) temperature change
• D) homing instinct

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