From an evolutionary perspective, one possible adaptive advantage of longevity is greater:

A. competition for limited resources within a group. 
B. support for the care and protection of the young. 
C. attractiveness for females in the mating process.
D. competition among males for finding a suitable female partner.


Answer: B

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