A difference between the parental care typically provided by birds and that provided by fishes and amphibians is that, in birds, the care is nearly always biparental; in fishes and amphibians it usually takes the form of solitary male care. Which of the following parental behaviors probably accounts for the difference?
A) feeding offspring
B) guarding offspring
C) providing care for females
D) providing shelter for offspring

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In birds, feeding offspring is a significant task that often requires the involvement of both parents, leading to biparental care. In contrast, fishes and amphibians often do not feed their young, allowing for solitary male care.

A Difference Between the Parental Care Typically Provided by Birds