Which One of the Following Examples Describes a Communication Mode

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples describes a communication mode that would be best for signaling over the greatest distance in a dark,densely forested environment?

• A)display of plumage of a male bird to attract females
• B)waggle dance of a honeybee in a colony within the forest
• C)pheromones released by a female moth
• D)territorial song of a male bird to repel other males
• E)flashing of a male firefly to attract conspecific females

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