Which of the Following Provides an Example of Neoteny

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides an example of neoteny?

• A) Some reptiles lay shell-less eggs in the water.
• B) A completely aquatic lifestyle has evolved several times among the salamanders.
• C) Sea turtles have fins in place of feet with digits.
• D) Snakes are legless.
• E) Pigs are hairless.

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Definitions:

Increase in Demand

describes a situation where there is a higher quantity of a product or service desired by consumers at a given price level.

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of individuals increases, inversely related to income levels.

Substitutes

Goods or services that can be used in place of each other, where an increase in the price of one leads to an increase in the demand for the other.

Demand Curve

A visual chart that illustrates the connection between the cost of an item and the amount consumers are willing to buy at those costs.