Avoiding being eaten is typically a compromise for animals.If a male frog remains silent, then he can't attract mates.Inability to attract mates is a(n) _______ cost of remaining silent for the male frog.

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The inability to attract mates is an opportunity cost for the male frog because it is the cost of what the male frog is giving up by remaining silent in order to avoid being eaten. The other options are not applicable in this scenario.

Avoiding Being Eaten Is Typically a Compromise for Animals