Why Can Evolution in Mosquitoes Be More Easily Observed Than

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Multiple Choice

Why can evolution in mosquitoes be more easily observed than evolution in a population of squirrels?

• A) Mosquitoes have a shorter generation time.
• B) Mosquitoes have a higher mutation rate.
• C) Mosquitoes feed only on blood.
• D) Mosquitoes lay eggs rather than bear live young.

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