Asked by Kartik Bansal on Jul 22, 2024
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According to your book, why might a ground squirrel sound an alarm cry when it sees a predator?
A) to warn other ground squirrels, thus protecting the collection of ground squirrel genes
B) to confuse the predator and lure the predator away from its nest
C) to frighten the predator away
D) both b and c
Ground Squirrel
A type of rodent closely related to chipmunks, known for living in burrows and having a diet primarily consisting of seeds, nuts, and various plants.
Alarm Cry
A vocalization in many species intended to alert others of imminent danger or to summon assistance.
Predator
An organism that hunts and kills other organisms (prey) for food.
- Learn about the implications of natural selection and evolutionary mechanisms on species and their traits.
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Paramdeep DhillonJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Ground squirrels sound an alarm cry when they see a predator to warn other ground squirrels and protect the collection of ground squirrel genes. This behavior increases the likelihood of survival of the individual ground squirrel, as its relatives are more likely to survive and reproduce if the predator is successfully avoided.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the implications of natural selection and evolutionary mechanisms on species and their traits.
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