Which of the following examples of an ecological effect leading to an evolutionary effect is most correct?
A)When seeds are not plentiful,trees produce more seeds which can germinate when conditions improve.
B)A few organisms of a larger population survive a drought,and then these survivors emigrate to less arid environments.
C)Only animals with denser fur survived the coldest days of an ice age,and all the future offspring have dense fur.
D)Fish that swim the fastest in running water catch the most prey and more easily escape predation.

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This example shows natural selection leading to evolutionary change, as only the animals with denser fur survived in a colder environment and passed on that trait to their offspring. The other choices describe ecological effects, but not necessarily evolutionary effects.

Which of the Following Examples of an Ecological Effect Leading