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The mating season for white-tailed deer is just two to three months long. Male deer grow antlers before each breeding season. They use their antlers to fight each other to establish dominance in bachelor herds and earn the right to mate with certain females.
Scientists claim that this aggressive behavior increases the chances of successful reproduction for the entire deer population.
Which statement best supports this claim?
Multiple choice question.
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Healthier male deer are able to grow larger antlers.
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B)
Healthier males are better able to protect their young.
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C)
This behavior extends the length of the mating season.
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D)
This behavior gives healthier males a better chance to mate.
Scientists claim that this aggressive behavior increases the chances of successful reproduction for the entire deer population.
Which statement best supports this claim?
Multiple choice question.
Disable choicecross out
A)
Healthier male deer are able to grow larger antlers.
Disable choicecross out
B)
Healthier males are better able to protect their young.
Disable choicecross out
C)
This behavior extends the length of the mating season.
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D)
This behavior gives healthier males a better chance to mate.
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The statement that best supports the claim that aggressive behavior increases the chances of successful reproduction for the entire deer population is:
**D) This behavior gives healthier males a better chance to mate.**
This statement directly connects aggressive behavior (fighting for dominance) to the mating success of healthier males, indicating that the overall reproductive success within the population is enhanced by allowing the fittest individuals to reproduce.
**D) This behavior gives healthier males a better chance to mate.**
This statement directly connects aggressive behavior (fighting for dominance) to the mating success of healthier males, indicating that the overall reproductive success within the population is enhanced by allowing the fittest individuals to reproduce.