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#Question id: 3490


Given below are some behaviors strategies.

A) Fixed action pattern, complex sequence of behavior, Once released and continuous to completion, even when there is change in surrounding environment

B)  natural selection select that territorial behavior that is benefit is greater than cost 

C) Imprinting, a form of learning in which a very young animal fixes its attention on the first object with which it has visual, auditory, or tactile experience

D) Donor benefits at a cost to the recipient, the behavior is altruistic; when the recipient benefits at a cost to the donor, the behavior is selfish.

Which one of the following correct combination of true and false?

#Section 4: Behavioural Ecology
  1. A: True B: False C: False D : True

  2. A: True B: True C: True D: False

  3. A: False B: True C: True D : False

  4. A: True B: True C: True D : True

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