Charles Darwin Proposed Three Criteria for Traits to Evolve Through

question 85

Multiple Choice

Charles Darwin proposed three criteria for traits to evolve through natural selection.Which of the following is an example of the criterion of relevance to survival?

• A)Giraffe necks can range from short to long across members of the species.
• B)Finch beaks range in shape from thin to thick.
• C)Fawns with camouflaging spots will be protected from predators.
• D)Giraffe neck length is a trait passed from parent to offspring.

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