What is one way that acting as a selfish herd can protect members of the herd?

a. Subordinate group members provide food for offspring of dominant members.
b. When an animal notices another group member beginning to flee, it will do likewise, producing the "confusion effect.".
c. Cooperative hunting allows a group of predators to capture larger or faster prey.
d. Members of groups learn tool production skills.
e. Group members fend off scavengers.


b

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