Many organisms have different reproductive strategies. Which of the following most accurately reflects altruistic behavior?
A) Courtship rituals
B) Dominance hierarchy
C) Optimal foraging strategies
D) Adult care of related offspring
E) Territoriality

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Altruistic behavior involves actions that benefit other individuals at a cost to the individual performing the action. Adult care of related offspring is a form of altruistic behavior because it involves adults investing time, energy, and resources into raising their young, which benefits the offspring at a cost to the adults' own survival and reproductive opportunities.

Many Organisms Have Different Reproductive Strategies