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Question 5 • TPS EdX Biology

Which best contrasts flocking and schooling?

Answer
A
Flocking provides aerodynamic efficiency and schooling provides foraging benefits.
B
Flocking provides protection and schooling provides hydrodynamic efficiency.
C
Flocking provides reproductive benefits and schooling provides foraging benefits.
D
Flocking provides aerodynamic efficiency and schooling provides hydrodynamic efficiency.

Explanation

Flocking is coordinated movement in birds, and flying together can reduce air resistance, improving aerodynamic efficiency. Schooling is coordinated movement in fish, and swimming close together can reduce water resistance, improving hydrodynamic efficiency. Therefore, choice D gives the best contrast.

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