Which of the following does not describe a function of aggressive animal behavior?

A. Aggressive behavior is displayed to establish territorial boundaries.

B. Aggressive behavior leads to fights that allow strong animals kill off weaker members of the species.

C. Aggressive behavior is displayed to establish hierarchy without violence.

D. Aggressive behavior is displayed to determine who is allowed to mate.

Question

Abdullah Walter

Biology

19 July, 01:48

Which of the following does not describe a function of aggressive animal behavior?

A. Aggressive behavior is displayed to establish territorial boundaries.

B. Aggressive behavior leads to fights that allow strong animals kill off weaker members of the species.

C. Aggressive behavior is displayed to establish hierarchy without violence.

D. Aggressive behavior is displayed to determine who is allowed to mate.

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Answers (2)

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Amiyah Arellano · Answer 1

C. Aggressive behavior is displayed to establish hierarchy without violence.

Explanation:

Aggressive behavior is displayed to establish hierarchy without violence does not describe a function of aggressive animal behavior.

Nikhil Obrien · Answer 2

Option (C).

Explanation:

Aggressive behavior is a type of animal behavior that has the potential to harm the other animals. Aggressive behavior can be used for the establishment of territorial boundaries and protect the other members of the population.

Aggressive behavior is generally shown by the conflict or fight between the species. The strong animals kill the weaker animals in case of predatory type of aggressive behavior. The hierarchy in case of aggressive behavior cannot be performed without violence. Violence or fight must occur between the species in case of aggressive behavior.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).