Which of the following best summarizes the paradox of sociality?
A) living in groups makes animals more vulnerable to attack
B) living in groups provides access to mates
C) Why would an animal live in a group if the bottom line evolutionarily is individual mating success?
D) all of these

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The paradox of sociality questions why animals would choose to live in groups when evolutionary success is often measured by individual mating success, suggesting a potential conflict between group living and individual evolutionary goals.

Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Paradox of Sociality