Recall the Giraffe Experiment That Suggested Longer Necks Gave a Reproductive

question 27

Multiple Choice

Recall the giraffe experiment that suggested longer necks gave a reproductive advantage to males.Which of the following could counteract or negate this advantage?

• A)the presence of only short plants in the environment
• B)the presence of only tall plants in the environment
• C)a drought that reduced the amount of food available in the environment
• D)female preference for short-necked males

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