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What did von Frisch believe about the bees' preference for lights?
What did von Frisch believe about the bees' preference for lights?
Preferred lights of higher intensity independently of color
How did Hers' experiment differ from von Frisch's in the field?
How did Hers' experiment differ from von Frisch's in the field?
Hers used artificial feeders associated with blue color, while von Frisch observed bees at a feeder.
What was the focus of rociobiology, pioneered by Edward?
What was the focus of rociobiology, pioneered by Edward?
Study of social behavior from microbes
What did Wilson's evolution lens emphasize regarding humans?
What did Wilson's evolution lens emphasize regarding humans?
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What sampling method was used in Visser and Lessells' study?
What sampling method was used in Visser and Lessells' study?
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How did the researchers manipulate the number of eggs in the nest?
How did the researchers manipulate the number of eggs in the nest?
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What was the outcome of laying extra eggs in the nest?
What was the outcome of laying extra eggs in the nest?
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What was the main challenge in predicting optimal behavior in the study?
What was the main challenge in predicting optimal behavior in the study?
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How can foraging behavior be effectively subdue/open/processed?
How can foraging behavior be effectively subdue/open/processed?
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What type of resources can be consumed in foraging?
What type of resources can be consumed in foraging?
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What affects decisions in foraging?
What affects decisions in foraging?
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What are the factors that determine how long ants should seek food in a patch?
What are the factors that determine how long ants should seek food in a patch?
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What can researchers manipulate in controlled settings to study foraging behavior?
What can researchers manipulate in controlled settings to study foraging behavior?
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What is the concept that closely matches the marginal value theorem in foraging decisions?
What is the concept that closely matches the marginal value theorem in foraging decisions?
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