Question

Which best contrasts flocking and schooling?

Answer 1

flocking provides aerodynamic efficiency and schooling provides hydrodynamic efficiency.

Answer 2

The correct option is this: FLOCKING PROVIDES REPRODUCTIVE BENEFITS WHILE SCHOOLING PROVIDES FORAGING BENEFITS.
Flocking refers to the act of moving together in groups practice by some animals such as birds.
Schooling is the act of moving together in groups which is usually exhibited by fishes. Flocking and schooling confer some benefits on the animals involved. Flocking allowed animal to interact sexually and reproduce while schooling is done in other to get food: these are two contrasting benefits.