In the Experiment with Peacock Butterflies, the Working Hypothesis Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the experiment with peacock butterflies, the working hypothesis is that​

• A) ​silence confuses both predator and prey.
• B) ​making sounds can provide a selective advantage to the prey.
• C) ​birds are capable of learning.
• D) ​birds are agents of evolution.
• E) ​unpalatable species display distinctive wings.

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