Which statement reflects how culture has influenced the reproductive success of the Waorani and Yanomamö people of the Amazonian Basin?
A) Although aggression is highly valued for both Waorani and Yanomamö men, the high mortality rates amongst aggressive males is causing these tribe populations to dwindle.
B) Although male aggression is highly valued in both societies, aggressive Yanomamö men are more successful than Waorani men in passing along their genes because Yanomamö men stand down between conflicts.
C) In contrast to other tribes of the same region, the Waorani and Yanomamö people value peace and tranquility and thus have had the greatest success in passing along their genes.
D) In contrast to other tribes of the same region, the Waorani and Yanomamö people value peace and tranquility; however, because the Waorani, but not the Yanomamö people, refuse to defend themselves, their gene pool is dwindling.
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