Refer to the figure.
The figure shows data from a study on goldfinches to determine how foraging behavior changes with group size (referred to in the figure as flock size).
-If predator detection rates are positively associated with flock size, which flock(s) would you expect to be attacked least frequently?
A) A single individual flying alone
B) Flocks of 2-5 individuals
C) Flocks of up to 10 individuals
D) Flocks of 15 individuals

Question

Refer to the figure.
 The figure shows data from a study on goldfinches to determine how foraging behavior changes with group size (referred to in the figure as flock size). 
-If predator detection rates are positively associated with flock size, which flock(s) would you expect to be attacked least frequently?
A) A single individual flying alone 
B) Flocks of 2-5 individuals 
C) Flocks of up to 10 individuals 
D) Flocks of 15 individuals

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A single individual flying alone is most vulnerable to predation and would be attacked most frequently.

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