What Is Wrong with the Following Statement: "An Adaptation Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with the following statement: "An adaptation is a trait whose fitness benefits (B) exceed its costs
(C) ) "

• A) An adaptation can have higher C than B if the trait helps the species survive.
• B) The benefits associated with an adaptation must be greater than the costs, and in addition the trait must help individuals to survive.
• C) The benefits associated with an adaptation must be greater than the costs, and in addition the difference between B and C must be greater than that associated with any other alternative trait.
• D) The benefits associated with an adaptation must be greater than the costs, and in addition the trait must be more common than any other alternative trait in the population.

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