The antipredator mechanism referred to as the "selfish herd" (Hamilton, 1971) emphasizes that
A) a group of animals will coordinate their escape efforts.
B) it is always best to be in the center of the group.
C) the group is actually composed of selfish individuals.
D) the number of individuals in the group is more important than their spatial arrangement.

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The "selfish herd" theory suggests that individuals in a group act in their own self-interest to reduce their predation risk, often by positioning themselves in a way that minimizes their own exposure to predators, rather than coordinating as a group.

The Antipredator Mechanism Referred to as the "Selfish Herd" (Hamilton