Which of the following is NOT an important finding or implication of Peter Grant's (1986) study of finches on the Galapagos Islands?
A) Natural selection can exert noticeable effects on a species in a relatively small time period.
B) Phenotypic variation can produce selective advantages that influence the ability to survive.
C) Competition for mates among members of the same species is unaffected by the degree of phenotypic variation.
D) Ecological conditions (in this case, the weather and available food supply) can interact with phenotypical characteristics to determine survival.
E) Phenotypic characteristics that can be advantageous under specific environmental conditions can be a disadvantage when environmental conditions change.

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Peter Grant's study primarily focused on how natural selection and environmental factors affect survival and reproduction, rather than on competition for mates, which is not highlighted as a key finding of his research.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Important Finding or Implication