Although beneficial, group living also has many costs. Which of the follow is NOT a cost to an individual of living in a group?

a) increased opportunity for reciprocal altruism
b) increased competition for mates
c) increased risk of infanticide or injury to offspring
d) increased risk of disease and parasites
e) increased competition for resources


Ans: a) increased opportunity for reciprocal altruism

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