The work of Reznick and Endler with guppies shows

all of the following EXCEPT that
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. predation does not influence the modification of
life history traits.
e. life history traits are coded for in DNA.


Answer: d

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