Imprinting and Songbird Singing Are Both Examples of

question 43

Multiple Choice

Imprinting and songbird singing are both examples of

• A)behavior that requires some learning.
• B)altruism.
• C)innate but not learned behavior.
• D)a type of courtship ritual.
• E)kin selection.

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