Why Has Atlantic Cod Evolved to Mature at a Younger

question 74

Multiple Choice

Why has Atlantic cod evolved to mature at a younger age and smaller size?

• A) DNA damage from radiation released accidentally from nuclear power plants
• B) unknown causes
• C) food competition from other predatory fish
• D) intraspecies competition
• E) overexploitation by fishing

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