In primates, territoriality occurs when
A) females defend food or males defend access to females.
B) females defend access to males or males defend food.
C) males defend access to both food and females.
D) females defend access to both food and males.

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Territoriality in primates often involves females defending resources such as food to ensure the well-being and survival of their offspring, while males may defend territories to ensure access to females for mating opportunities. This division of territorial behavior reflects the different reproductive strategies and priorities of males and females in many primate species.

In Primates, Territoriality Occurs When