The process of habitat selection can be divided into three phases: (1) search, (2) settlement, and (3) residency. Typically the ratio of costs to benefits differs across the phases. Which of the following pairings MOST accurately represents the nature of the phase(s)?
A) residency; costly
B) residency and search; beneficial
C) search and settlement; costly
D) search; beneficial

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The search and settlement phases are typically costly because they involve expending energy and resources to find and establish oneself in a new habitat, whereas the residency phase is where the organism can reap the benefits of its chosen habitat.

The Process of Habitat Selection Can Be Divided into Three