Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781285423586
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 52.5, Problem 3C

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To explain: The cost and benefits to dominant individuals in a dominant hierarchy.

Introduction: Dominant hierarchy represented by the ranking of social status in which one animal has a higher status as compared to other animals which are lower in rank. In a certain group of species, the male is a dominant member while in certain other species females help in establishing dominant hierarchies. Establishing dominant hierarchy comes with certain costs and benefits.

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To explain: The cost and benefits to subordinate individiuals in a dominant hierarchy.

Introduction: Dominant hierarchy represented by the ranking of social status in which one animal has a higher status as compared to other animals which are lower in rank. In a certain group of species, the male is a dominant member while in certain other species females help in establishing dominant hierarchies. Establishing dominant hierarchy comes with certain costs and benefits.

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