Which factor(s) determine a species' optimal foraging theory?
A) availability of parasites
B) availability of predators
C) energy needed to capture food and court mates
D) energy that foraging provides
E) energy needed to capture food and the energy that the food provides

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Optimal foraging theory focuses on the balance between the energy expended to obtain food and the energy gained from the food, aiming to maximize the net energy intake.

Which Factor(s) Determine a Species' Optimal Foraging Theory