Feeding Behaviour with a High Energy Intake-To-Expenditure Ratio is Called

Question

Feeding behaviour with a high energy intake-to-expenditure ratio is called
A)herbivory.
B)autotrophy.
C)heterotrophy.
D)search scavenging.
E)optimal foraging.

Accepted Answer

Feeding behaviour with a high energy intake-to-expenditure ratio is called optimal foraging. This means that the animal is expending relatively little energy to obtain a large amount of energy in its food. Options A, B, C, and D do not accurately describe this type of feeding behaviour.