Draw a graph that illustrates the relationship between foraging ability and group size if group living is benefi-cial. On the same graph, draw a line of the relationship if group living is not beneficial

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
Along the x-axis should be group size, and along the y-axis should be a measure of foraging ability. When ben-eficial, there will be a positive correlation between the two variables: Foraging ability increases with size of group. When costly, foraging ability decreases with size of group.

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