Proximate and ultimate causation are concepts primarily used in biology and are important in understanding the different levels of explanation for a given phenomenon, particularly in the context of behavior and evolutionary biology. ### Proximate Causation Proximate causation refers to the immediate, mechanical, or physiological reasons for a phenomenon. It answers the "how" questions related to behavior or traits, focusing on the processes that occur in an organism's life.
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