Many Species of Snakes Lay Eggs

question 15

Multiple Choice

Many species of snakes lay eggs. However, in the forests of northern Minnesota, where growing seasons are short, only live-bearing snake species are present. This trend toward species that have live births in a particular environment is an example of ________.

• A) an exaptation
• B) sexual selection
• C) species selection
• D) goal direction in evolution

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