If a scientist is conducting a study of how a male bird's song and the female bird's response evolved,what type of causation is she exploring?
A)ultimate causation
B)proximate causation
C)stereotyped causation
D)ethnological causation
E)fixed action pattern causation

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Ultimate causation explores the evolutionary reasons behind a behavior or trait, while proximate causation looks at the immediate mechanisms that cause the behavior or trait. Since the scientist is studying the evolution of the male and female bird's song and response, they are exploring ultimate causation.

If a Scientist Is Conducting a Study of How a Male