Darwin observed earthworm behavior where a worm would seize a leaf fragment by its narrow end in order to pull the leaf into its burrow.This behavior is
A)evidence of high level reasoning.
B)mainly a product of trial and error.
C)genetic or innate.
D)proof of an extensive ability to learn.
E)now known to be totally random.

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Darwin concluded that earthworms use trial and error to determine the best way to pull leaves into their burrows, rather than relying on high-level reasoning or learning.

Darwin Observed Earthworm Behavior Where a Worm Would Seize a Leaf