Which statement about habitat selection is false?
A) It is often based on absence of conspecifics, so as to avoid intraspecific competition.
B) In collared flycatchers, it is influenced by reproductive success of neighbors.
C) The cues used are reliable predictors of conditions suitable for future survival.
D) The cues used are reliable predictors of conditions suitable for future reproduction.
E) It is often based on simple cues.

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Habitat selection is typically based on the presence of conspecifics rather than their absence, as individuals often select habitats where others of their species have successfully lived and reproduced, indicating the suitability of the environment for survival and reproduction. This contradicts the statement that habitat selection is often based on the absence of conspecifics to avoid intraspecific competition.

Which Statement About Habitat Selection Is False