Which of the Following Might Affect the Foraging Behavior of an Animal

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might affect the foraging behavior of an animal in the context of optimal foraging?
I. risk of predation
II. prey size
III. prey defenses
IV. prey density

• A) only I and III
• B) only II and IV
• C) only II, III, and IV
• D) only I, II, and III
• E) I, II, III, and IV

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