Over successive generations, moths develop spots that resemble eyes on their wings that scare off predators. This characteristic would be a ___________.
A) selective advantage
B) genetic susceptibility
C) general advantage
D) selective disadvantage
E) genetic predisposition

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The development of spots on the wings that resemble eyes and scare off predators provides a selective advantage to the moths, as they are more likely to survive and reproduce. Over successive generations, this trait becomes more common in the population.

Over Successive Generations, Moths Develop Spots That Resemble Eyes on Their