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Question: In the context of social animal behavior, the protective behavior exhibited by a mother wasp near her larvae is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Certain wasp species exhibit social behavior, specifically maternal care where mothers remain near their larvae, as a defense mechanism against predators and parasites. This behavior is believed to have evolved due to evolutionary pressures that favored increased offspring survival rates.
Trivia Question Explanation: The presence of a mother wasp near her larvae reduces the likelihood of the larvae being consumed by parasites or predators, demonstrating a survival strategy shaped by natural selection.
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