Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements regarding auditory and visual input in the barn owl is TRUE?
A) Internal auditory maps can be formed without visual input, but the precision of the map is increased by visual experience.
B) Owls' eyes are fixed in their heads, thus they are essentially blind and rely almost entirely on their hearing to hunt.
C) When information from the auditory map conflicts with visual input, owls trust their auditory system.
D) While both hearing and sight are very keen, the barn owl relies most heavily on its sense of smell.
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