The first female aphids to hatch in the spring settle on large leaves and defend them against other females. This is an example of
A) territoriality.
B) reproductive behavior.
C) feeding behavior.
D) learned behavior.
E) dominance hierarchy.

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The behavior of the first female aphids defending a particular leaf against other females in the spring is an example of territoriality.

The First Female Aphids to Hatch in the Spring Settle