Of the three hypotheses that Sherman offered to explain calling in ground squirrels,the ______________ received the most empirical support.
A)inclusive fitness hypothesis
B)predator confusion hypothesis
C)bait-and-switch hypothesis
D)parental investment hypothesis

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The inclusive fitness hypothesis received the most empirical support among the hypotheses offered by Sherman to explain calling in ground squirrels. This hypothesis suggests that the alarm calls benefit the caller by increasing the survival chances of genetically related individuals in the group, thus indirectly benefiting the caller's genetic representation in the population.

Of the Three Hypotheses That Sherman Offered to Explain Calling