BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS & INVESTIGATIONS LL>C
BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS & INVESTIGATIONS LL>C
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ISBN: 9781264013548
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 36.5, Problem 2MC
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To explain:

The roles of dominance hierarchies and territoriality in animal societies.

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Competition generally involves costs such as time, energy and risk of injuries. These costs can be reduced by behaviors such as dominance hierarchies and territoriality.

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