Indicate whether each statement describes a proximate or ult…
Indicate whether each statement describes a proximate or ultimate explanation for an observed behavior. A) During the spring mating season, male turkeys fight with other males because longer day length stimulates an increase in testosterone, causing increased aggression. [turkey] B) Digger wasps are able to move locally, find their nests, and feed their larvae because larvae that are well-nourished have greater survival. [wasps] C) Female Photinus fireflies engage in “aggressive mimicry”. They mimic the flashing responses of other firefly species to attract and subsequently eat the males of other species. [firefly]
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