The evolution of animal species has been prolific the estimates go into the millions and tens of millions). To what does the text attribute much of this diversity?
A) a large variety of methods for capturing and processing food
B) a large variety of body plans
C) novel reproductive strategies
D) the development of multiple tissue types
E) a complex nervous system providing the intelligence for survival in difficult times

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The text attributes much of the diversity in animal species to a large variety of methods for capturing and processing food, which allows different species to exploit different ecological niches.

The Evolution of Animal Species Has Been Prolific the Estimates