The optimal foraging model, using a cost-benefit analysis, predicts that natural selection should favor Group of answer choices behavior that maximizes the size of prey caught. behavior that produces the most offspring. behavior that minimizes foraging cost and maximizes the benefits. behavior that minimizes time spent feeding. behavior that minimizes the risk of predation.

Residential construction is expanding in florida, the expansion has caused fragmentation of habitats, one of the results of the increased construction is a decrease in the number of large predators such as the coyote, black bear and pool panther, which will be the most immediate local result of this fragmentation? 1)large predators will become extinct 2)decrease in middle sized predators 3)increase in population of top carnivores 4)increase in population of prey species