Brood parasites ensure their reproductive success by the following mechanisms EXCEPT O a. making their host vulnerable to predation b. producing eggs closely resembling that of the host OC. producing young that give off smells and sounds similar to those of the host O d. producing a large number of eggs O e.utilizing the host parental care mechanisms

Brood parasites ensure their reproductive success by the following mechanisms EXCEPT O a. making their host vulnerable to predation b. producing eggs closely resembling that of the host OC. producing young that give off smells and sounds similar to those of the host O d. producing a large number of eggs O e.utilizing the host parental care mechanisms

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

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Chapter39: Animal Behavior

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