Which of the following statements is true of a group with a female dominance hierarchy?
A) Low-ranking howler females stay in their natal groups when dispersal is difficult.
B) There is no survival difference between the offspring of high- and low-ranking female long-tailed macaques.
C) When subordinate marmoset or tamarin females become pregnant, their infants may be killed by dominant females that have infants of their own.
D) high-ranking females maintain low levels of body fat.

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In some species, such as marmosets and tamarins, dominant females may exhibit infanticidal behavior towards the offspring of subordinate females, especially when resources are limited or to maintain their own offspring's survival advantages. This behavior ensures that the dominant female's offspring have better access to resources and higher survival rates.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Group