Question

\the finding, published in the online edition of the journal science on thursday, is definitive evidence that the giant sea creature gave birth to single, live offspring, rather than laying eggs, like most reptiles, says paleontologist and lead author f. robin okeefe. this reproductive behavior also indicates that the animals were gregarious social creatures that cared for their young, similar to toothed whales or dolphins, according to the paper.\ based on the context of the passage, which is the most accurate definition of the word gregarious? (1 point) companionable isolated intelligent herbivorous

Explanation:

The passage mentions that the animals were "gregarious social creatures that cared for their young". The word "social" implies that they interacted with others. "Companionable" means friendly and sociable, which aligns with the context. "Isolated" means alone, which is the opposite. "Intelligent" and "herbivorous" (eating plants) have no relation to the social context provided.

Answer:

companionable