Which of the Following Mechanisms Is a Causal Explanation for Bird

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms is a causal explanation for bird song?

• A)Young males learned their song from their fathers.
• B)Songs are used by males to attract a mate.
• C)The ritualization of the vocalization became species-specific.
• D)Air passing through a bird's specialized singing organ, the syrinx, vibrates the surrounding organs.

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