Why has Atlantic cod evolved to mature at a younger age and smaller size?

a. DNA damage from radiation released accidentally from nuclear power plants
b. unknown causes
c. food competition from other predatory fish
d. intraspecies competition
e. overexploitation by fishing


ANSWER: e

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