Which of the following represents acclimation?
A)Deeper beaks evolve in a population.
B)Marine lionfish are able to tolerate freshwater in estuaries.
C)Tropical trees grow taller than temperate ones to compete for light.
D)Poisonous animals are brightly colored to ward off predators.

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Acclimation refers to an individual organism's ability to adjust to changes in its environment during its lifetime. In this case, the lionfish is adapting to a new type of water environment, which is an example of acclimation. Choices A, C, and D refer to evolutionary adaptations, rather than acclimation.

Which of the Following Represents Acclimation