In a Population of Field Mice, an Example of an Adaptive

question 16

Multiple Choice

In a population of field mice, an example of an adaptive trait that could help with reproduction and/or survival would be ______________

• A) being brightly colored so other mice could see it
• B) having a bit more fur to withstand cold weather
• C) spending less time searching when food is scarce
• D) needing to eat more food than other mice its size
• E) having shorter legs to be lower to the ground

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