Agonistic behavior is typically used to determine access to resources such as food, mates, or territories. It does not necessarily result in serious injury and is common among many vertebrates. It may or may not increase the number of individuals who mate, depending on the outcome of the competition.

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Agonistic Behavior

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Agonistic behavior

A) increases the number of individuals who mate.
B) usually causes serious injury to one or both of the combatants.
C) is typically used to determine access to food,mates,or territories.
D) is rare among vertebrates.

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