David Jablonski and colleagues found that species of bivalves with which of the following trait(s) persisted longer, and were less likely to die out, during times of background extinction?

A) epifaunal, suspension-feeding lifestyle
B) wider geographic ranges
C) planktonic larval stages
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.


D

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