Of the three hypotheses that Sherman offered to explain calling in ground squirrels, the ______________ received the most empirical support.
A) inclusive fitness hypothesis
B) predator confusion hypothesis
C) bait-and-switch hypothesis
D) parental investment hypothesis

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The inclusive fitness hypothesis received the most empirical support because it suggests that alarm calling benefits the caller's relatives, thereby increasing the caller's inclusive fitness.

Of the Three Hypotheses That Sherman Offered to Explain Calling