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According to Darwin, why do modern giraffes have long necks?
A
Giraffes have always had long necks like the modern ones.

B
Earlier short-necked giraffes stretched their necks over a long period of time.

C
Ancient giraffes developed short necks and pass this trait to their offspring.

D
Giraffes born with longer necks would survive better in an environment with tall tr

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Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

They couldn't reach the trees and the stretching made their neck grow.

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Answer: C - according to Darwin, giraffes with longer necks had the advantage in the environment and survived, reproduced, and passed this trait on to offspring.

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