A whole class of foraging models has been developed that are referred to as producer/scrounger models. These have been created to explore issues related to
A) behaviors associated with predator avoidance.
B) the feeder's level of risk sensitivity.
C) the internal state of the feeding animal.
D) the presence of competitors at the feeding site.

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Producer/scrounger models primarily focus on the dynamics of competition for resources among individuals in a group, particularly how some individuals (producers) find food while others (scroungers) attempt to exploit the producers' discoveries. This involves the presence of competitors at the feeding site.

A Whole Class of Foraging Models Has Been Developed That