You Would Like to Construct a Hypothesis About the Evolution

Multiple Choice

You would like to construct a hypothesis about the evolution of cooperative invertebrate colonies with a single reproductive female. What would be the best way to begin your research?

A) Conduct field studies to learn about the mating systems of scorpionflies and leaf-cutter ants.
B) Use the comparative method to compare social characteristics of scorpionflies and snapping shrimp.
C) Conduct lab experiments to learn about cooperation in leaf-cutter ant colonies.
D) Conduct field studies to learn about the mating systems of naked mole rats and leaf-cutter ants.
E) Use the comparative method to compare social characteristics of snapping shrimp and leaf-cutter ants.