The "many eyes" hypothesis, the dilution effect, and the selfish herd are all ideas that make reference to the potential benefit that might accrue to an individual by living in a group regarding
A) conservation of water and heat.
B) decreased energetic costs of movement.
C) decreased risk of predation.
D) improved foraging.

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The "many eyes" hypothesis suggests that in larger groups, more individuals can watch for predators, thereby reducing the risk of predation for any single member. The dilution effect posits that by being part of a larger group, an individual's chances of being targeted by a predator are reduced. The selfish herd concept explains how individuals in a group position themselves to minimize their own risk of predation. All these ideas highlight the decreased risk of predation as a benefit of living in groups.

The "Many Eyes" Hypothesis, the Dilution Effect, and the Selfish