While vertebrate animal societies are more loosely structured than insect societies, the organization of these societies is most influenced bya. which females are receptive to reproduction.b. migration patterns.c. how large the territory is compared to neighboring societies.d. ecological factors such as food type and predation

While vertebrate animal societies are more loosely structured than insect societies, the organization of these societies is most influenced bya. which females are receptive to reproduction.b. migration patterns.c. how large the territory is compared to neighboring societies.d. ecological factors such as food type and predation

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

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Author:STARR

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Chapter39: Animal Behavior

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Problem 10SA

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