Which of the following pairs of birds would typically have the greatest similarity in spatial memory abilities?
A) Two closely related species that do not store food
B) Two unrelated species that both store food
C) Two closely related species, in which one stores food and the other does not
D) Two unrelated species, in which one stores food and the other does not

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Spatial memory abilities in birds are often developed in relation to their ecological needs, such as food storage. Two unrelated species that both store food are likely to have developed similar spatial memory abilities to support this behavior, regardless of their phylogenetic relationship.

Which of the Following Pairs of Birds Would Typically Have