Male crickets create sounds that we call "chirps" by rubbing one wing against the other. Female parasitic flies are attracted to the chirps and lay their eggs on the male once they locate him. Is this an example of communication?

A. Yes, because one individual produced
information.
B. No, because multiple individuals received
information.
C. Yes, because information from the sender
altered the receiver's behavior.
D. No, because the exchange of information
resulted in a cost to the sender.
E. Yes, because the exchange of information
resulted in a benefit to the receiver.


C

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