Biological Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 50, Problem 5TYU
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Whether all organisms forage optimally or not.
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Optimal foraging refers to an animal behavior searching for food. The foraging is done to an extent that gives them maximum benefit and involves minimum risk. The way in which they maximize their feeding efficiency is known as optimal foraging.
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