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Which Statement About Scrub Jays Helping at the Nest Is

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Which statement about scrub jays helping at the nest is false?


A) Offspring are forced by their parents to help rear subsequent broods.
B) Helpers are prior offspring of the breeding pair and are usually between one and three years of age.
C) Breeding pairs with helpers have higher reproductive success than breeding pairs without helpers.
D) Helpers are maximizing their inclusive fitness until they can successfully reproduce on their own.
E) Young birds that attempt to breed independently have little or no reproductive success.

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