BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781305967359
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 39, Problem 11SA
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Most of the animal lives in groups and adapts social behavior. The grouping is essential to escape the predator, locating food, and fight off the competitors. The social behavior of the animal includes sharing food and assisting the other members of their group.
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