Biologists have cataloged many species that determine the al

Biologists have cataloged many species that determine the allocation of mating opportunities, food, and other resources, both within and between groups, by ____.

competition, usually in the form of fighting

altruistic behavior, usually within the family

communication, usually audible

cooperation, usually among females

Solution

This behaviour is called as competition which is usually in the form of fighting.

Individual animals frequently compete for food or opportunities to mate, for example, it is seen as pecking order in the chickens.

Too much competition among the members in the group hampers the cohesion of the group, consequently, many animals minimise the extent of within-group conflict by displaying signals of dominance.