What Is a Proximate Cause of the Noncombative Behaviour of Male

question 116

Multiple Choice

What is a proximate cause of the noncombative behaviour of male African cichlids that do NOT hold territories?

• A) Such behaviour allows the male to build his strength for a takeover attempt on a territory.
• B) Cichlids can detect and store information about aggressive encounters.
• C) GnRH production is high.
• D) The GnRH-producing neurons in the hypothalamus are small.

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