In the 2005 peacock butterfly experiment, what was the conclusion?
a. Predatory birds are not deterred from eating peacock butterflies with spots.
b. Predatory birds are deterred by peacock butterfly clicking sounds.
c. Peacock butterflies with spots mated more often than those without spots.
d. Predatory birds are deterred by the dark color of the peacock butterfly.
e. Peacock butterflies that made clicking sounds attracted more predatory birds.
ANSWER: b
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