Which Statement Is NOT One of Charles Darwin's Proposed Criteria

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT one of Charles Darwin's proposed criteria for traits to evolve through natural selection?

• A) The trait must be inheritable.
• B) The trait must be able to be learned.
• C) The trait must vary.
• D) The trait must make the individual more fit to survive.

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Prosodic Feature

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Sequence of Sounds

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Non-Linguistic Accompaniment

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