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In a Hypothetical Environment, Fishes Called Pike-Cichlids Locate Their Prey

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In a hypothetical environment, fishes called pike-cichlids locate their prey by sight and eat small, immature algae-eating fish. Thus, the population of algae-eaters experiences predatory pressure from pike-cichlids. Which of the following possible changes is LEAST likely to occur in the algae-eater population in future generations?


A) improved camouflage of the algae-eaters
B) decreased day-time activity by algae-eaters
C) increased size of female algae-eaters that then produce more and larger young
D) production of fewer offspring by algae-eaters

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