Biology 12th Edition

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Chapter 43 - Behavioral Ecology - Assess - Page 835: 12

Answer

d. access to more predators

Work Step by Step

Territoriality is the behavior in which an animal defends a specific area to gain advantages such as: Access to mates (a) More food resources (b) Safe hiding places / shelter (c) Increased space to raise offspring (e) Access to more predators is not a benefit; in fact, defending a territory often reduces the risk of predation by keeping rivals and dangers away.
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