In a population of field mice, an example of an adaptive trait that could help with reproduction and/or survival would be ________
A) being brightly colored so other mice could see it
B) having shorter legs to be lower to the ground
C) needing to eat more food than other mice its size
D) spending less time searching when food is scarce
E) having a bit more fur to withstand cold weather
E
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