Many Species of Snakes Lay Eggs

question 46

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 perform live birth in a particular environment is an example of

• A) natural selection.
• B) sexual selection.
• C) species selection.
• D) goal direction in evolution.
• E) directed selection.

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