Which of the following examples describes a behavioral pattern that results from a proximate cause?
A. A cat kills a mouse to obtain nutrition.
B. A male sheep fights with another male because it helps to improve its social position.
C. A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day.
D. A goose squats and freezes motionless to escape a predator.
Answer:C
Which of the following examples describes a behavioral pattern that results from a proximate cause?
A. A cat kills a mouse to obtain nutrition. B. A male sheep fights with another male because it helps to improve its social position. C. A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day. D. A goose squats and freezes motionless to escape a predator.