Social groups face increased competition, parasitism, and disease. Natural selection has failed to
eliminate the tendency of animals to form social groups for many reasons. Select the exception.
a. Prey gain safety in numbers.
b. Predators have better hunting success in groups.
c. Prey in large groups satiates predators so all are not eaten.
d. Offspring are protected and taught by both parents and other group members.
e. Offspring are better protected from disease.
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