An organism expresses antipredator tactics regardless of the number of predators in the environment. This is an example of
A) behavioral canalization.
B) behavioral plasticity.
C) behavioral localization.
D) behavioral mimicry.

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Behavioral canalization refers to the expression of a behavior in a consistent manner regardless of varying environmental conditions, such as the number of predators. This contrasts with behavioral plasticity, which would involve changes in behavior in response to environmental changes.

An Organism Expresses Antipredator Tactics Regardless of the Number of Predators