Refer to the figure.
The figure shows data from a study on goldfinches that determined how foraging behavior changed with group size (referred to as "flock size").
- If flying flocks are more easily detected by predators, which flocks would you expect to be attacked most frequently?
A) Flocks of just a single individual flying alone
B) Flocks of 2-5 individuals
C) Flocks of up to 10 individuals
D) Flocks of 15 individuals

Question

Refer to the figure.
 The figure shows data from a study on goldfinches that determined how foraging behavior changed with group size (referred to as "flock size").
- If flying flocks are more easily detected by predators, which flocks would you expect to be attacked most frequently?
A) Flocks of just a single individual flying alone 
B) Flocks of 2-5 individuals 
C) Flocks of up to 10 individuals 
D) Flocks of 15 individuals

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Larger flocks, such as those with 15 individuals, are more visible and thus more easily detected by predators, making them more likely to be attacked.

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