Which Statement About Territorial Behavior Is False

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about territorial behavior is false?

• A) Seabirds typically defend nesting territories but not feeding territories.
• B) Food that is widely distributed is too expensive to defend.
• C) Male elephant seals defend females, not food.
• D) Male sage grouse defend territories without food, nest sites, or resident females.
• E) In leks, the prime sites are usually the largest territories.

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