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Chapter 26, Problem 2MC
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Animals form social groups for various reasons. There is complex interaction involved between members of an animal society. Often the individuals that live in a group receive certain benefits of being part of a social group. Contrarily, there are some disadvantages of living in a social group for a particular individual. However, the advantages usually outweigh the disadvantages.
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