Although Bergmann's and Allen's Rules Most Often Explain Body Shape

question 10

Multiple Choice

Although Bergmann's and Allen's rules most often explain body shape and morphology, we occasionally see variations from the correct patterns.This indicates that

• A)the long-term association between body shape and climate is an example of acclimatization.
• B)body shape and morphology reflect both evolutionary and developmental processes.
• C)the association between body shape and morphology does not respond to environmental stressors.
• D)the association between body shape, morphology, and the environment is not a result of natural selection.

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