In Birds, the Reduced Risk of Predation Associated with the Practice

question 42

Multiple Choice

In birds, the reduced risk of predation associated with the practice of gathering in flocks can be considered the behavior's

• A) proximate cause.
• B) critical period.
• C) ultimate cause.
• D) opportunity cost.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Indirect Labor

Indirect labor refers to wages paid to employees who are not directly involved in the production of goods or services, such as supervisors and maintenance workers.

Manufacturing

The method of transforming unfinished materials, components, or pieces into final products that satisfy a customer’s expectations or standards.

Product Units

Discrete pieces or quantities of items that have been produced and are often counted, measured, or sold individually.

Flexibility of Practice

The capacity of a firm or practitioner to adjust and adapt procedures or methods in response to different situations or requirements.