Which of the Following is a Prediction of the Social

Question

Which of the following is a prediction of the social heterosis hypothesis?
A) Individuals in a colony differ in their task efficiency.
B) Individuals in a colony frequently switch tasks
C) High fitness colonies consist of individuals that specialize on different tasks.
D) Each colony specializes on a different task to enhance colony fitness

Accepted Answer

The social heterosis hypothesis predicts that high fitness colonies consist of individuals that specialize on different tasks, enhancing overall colony efficiency and fitness through task specialization.