Phenomena such as photoperiodism are called proximate factors. This means that they
A) trigger an organism to initiate an adaptive response.
B) are a response to an environmental signal.
C) are a response to seasonal stress.
D) are genetically predetermined.
E) initiate responses in nearby organisms.

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Proximate factors are environmental cues that trigger an organism to initiate an adaptive response, such as changes in behavior or physiology, in response to changes in the environment.

Phenomena Such as Photoperiodism Are Called Proximate Factors