The prediction that a nonresident male burrowing owl would be less likely to enter a burrow if manure was scattered around the entrance than one with no scattered manure is most clearly derived from which of the following hypotheses?
A) Mate attraction
B) Sign that burrow is occupied
C) Olfactory camouflage
D) Prey attraction

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The hypothesis that manure scattered around the entrance of a burrow signals that the burrow is occupied explains why a nonresident male burrowing owl would be less likely to enter. It suggests that the presence of manure acts as a territorial or occupancy marker, deterring intrusion by indicating that the burrow is already claimed.

The Prediction That a Nonresident Male Burrowing Owl Would Be