According to proponents of behavioral ecology,
A) individuals act to enhance the survival of their species
B) infanticide is beneficial for the social group
C) individuals consciously behave in ways that ensure their fitness
D) behaviors have evolved through the operation of natural selection
E) Individuals choose certain environments based upon the likelihood of carrying out aggressive behavior

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Proponents of behavioral ecology believe that behaviors have evolved through the operation of natural selection, meaning that behaviors that enhance an individual's fitness are more likely to be passed down through generations.

According to Proponents of Behavioral Ecology