Time spent checking other patches is time lost feeding. Research indicates that an animal is most likely to spend time "checking other patches"
A) as the quality of the current patch decreases.
B) when joined on the current patch by a conspecific.
C) when the animal has eaten enough and has some extra time.
D) when the current patch is totally depleted.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As the quality of the current patch decreases, the animal is more likely to check other patches in search of better resources.

Time Spent Checking Other Patches Is Time Lost Feeding