it is thought that the bats that colonized the islands are insects, but there we
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it is thought that the bats that colonized the islands are insects, but there weren't many insects on the island. modern mexican fishing bats have very long claws on their hind legs that allow them to scoop fish out of the water. which is the best explanation for how the modern mexican fishing bats developed long rear claws?
A. Bats with slightly longer claws had a survival advantage and passed on their alleles to their offspring
B. Bats stretched their claws when they caught heavy fish and passed these acquired traits on to their offspring
C. Bats on the island routinely mated with bats on the mainland, bringing in alleles for longer claws
Explanation / Answer
A. Bats with slightly longer claws had a survival advantage and passed on their alleles to their offspring-answer
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