Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 42, Problem 5TY
Summary Introduction

Introduction:

It can be observed in several organisms that they tend to live in a group. The group provided significant evolutionary advantages, which aids in their survival, and hence, maintenance of the population.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
What is a common characteristic of hunter-gatherer societies? cooperative behavior enforced by males but not females one female monopolizes reproduction (like cooperative breeders) limited food sharing only with kin (parent to offspring and back) conflict within groups, but cooperation between groups (a biological market) adults tend to have roughly equal power, privilege, and ability to have offspring (unlike meerkats)
Which of the following is not a way that living in a social group can provide protection for the individuals of the group?   Some species of fish and birds travel in groups in which movements are highly coordinated, and can be confusing to predators.   Some carnivores will band together when they try to capture prey.   Some individuals can be lookouts.   A large group may be able to fight off a predator that an individual may not have been able to handle.
A 'live fast die young' life history strategy is associated with which type of environment? High resource availability High competition with others of the same species High stress / extreme conditions
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...
Biology
ISBN:9781305117396
Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:Cengage Learning
FOSSIL FRIDAY: Primate Evolution | Grades 7-10; Author: Museum of the Rockies;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tVLfvm3AFk;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY