Reznick and Endler’s research with guppies suggested four of the following. Which one is the exception?

a. Life history traits can be inherited.
b. Life history traits evolve.
c. Life history traits can be altered over a short period of time.
d. Life history traits are not influenced by predation patterns.
e. Life history traits are coded for in DNA.


ANSWER: d

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