In the context of social groups, dominance hierarchies
A)are maintained by females only.
B)are maintained by males only.
C)are present in all primate species.
D)impose a certain amount of order within the group.
E)have not been studied by primatologists.

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Dominance hierarchies impose a certain amount of order within the group by establishing social ranks, which can reduce conflict and competition over resources.

In the Context of Social Groups, Dominance Hierarchies