Which of the following is not one of Charles Darwin's observations?
A) Individuals in a population vary in their traits.
B) Many of the traits in an individual are heritable.
C) A population avoids competition by producing only as many offspring as can successfully reproduce on their own.
D) Species generally are adapted to their environments.

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Charles Darwin did not make the observation that a population avoids competition by producing only as many offspring as can successfully reproduce on their own. This is a principle known as the carrying capacity and was developed by ecologists after Darwin's time.

Which of the Following Is Not One of Charles Darwin's