The Existence of Evolutionary Trends, Such as Increasing Body Sizes

question 19

Multiple Choice

The existence of evolutionary trends, such as increasing body sizes among horse species, is evidence that ________.

• A) a larger volume-to-surface area ratio is adaptive in many mammals
• B) evolution generally progresses toward some goal
• C) evolution tends toward increased complexity or increased size
• D) in particular environments, similar adaptations can be beneficial to more than one species

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