When zebra finch hatchlings are raised by Bengalese finches, they mature to seek mates that are like their foster Bengalese finches, which indicates that sexual imprinting is

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The fact that zebra finches raised by Bengalese finches seek mates like their foster Bengalese finches indicates that sexual imprinting is a result of learning rather than being built into the nervous system before hatching (A), not useful for increasing reproductive capacity (C), or an innate behavior (D).

When Zebra Finch Hatchlings Are Raised by Bengalese Finches, They