Which Statement About the Cues Used by Animals to Select

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about the cues used by animals to select a habitat in which to settle is false?

• A) Cues can be simple.
• B) The presence of conspecifics is used by some animals to select a habitat.
• C) An abundance of select foods is used as a cue by some species with specialized food requirements.
• D) In some species, individuals monitor the reproductive success of conspecifics when deciding where to settle the following year.
• E) Cues regarding predators are usually given the lowest priority in habitat selection.

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Definitions:

Rent-seeking Behavior

The practice of individuals or entities using resources to gain economic advantage from the government rather than contributing to wealth creation.

Transfer of Wealth

The movement of financial assets or resources from one individual, group, or entity to another, often through inheritance, gifts, or transactions.

Adverse Selection

A situation where one party in a transaction has more information than the other, often leading to an unfavorable outcome for the less informed party.

Balanced Budgets

Occurs when government revenues exactly match or exceed government expenditures in a specific period.