BIOLOGY:HOW LIFE WORKS (COMP.)-W/ACCESS
BIOLOGY:HOW LIFE WORKS (COMP.)-W/ACCESS
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Author: Morris
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
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Chapter 43.6, Problem 16SAQ
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The reason why the statement that if an animal does something then it is good for the species is incorrect.

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The behavior among the organisms belonging to the same species is known as the social behavior. Most of the animals exhibit social behavior which is unique to the species. Mostly, the social behaviors of the organisms belonging to different species have similar kind of function. The altruistic behavior is observed in many organisms, which are good for the community.

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The natural selection operates on the individual level and not on the group level. So if an organism of a species performs certain act, then it will only save itself and not the other organisms of the community. The reproduction, death, and living occur on the level of individual and not group. The traits are advantageous to the individual organisms and not whole group.

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The statement is not true as the act of an individual does not affect the groups as the natural selection take place on the individual level. The organisms which are more potent survive and reproduce more than the individuals who are not.

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