In the experiment involving bluegill sunfish and their choice of diet, when equal numbers of small, medium, and large Daphnia are present, the sunfish ____.
A) prefer small Daphnia
B) prefer medium Daphnia
C) prefer large Daphnia
D) show no preference
E) will not consume Daphnia

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Bluegill sunfish prefer large Daphnia when given a choice among small, medium, and large Daphnia, as larger prey typically provides more energy or nutritional value per unit of effort spent in capturing and consuming the prey.

In the Experiment Involving Bluegill Sunfish and Their Choice of Diet