Charles Darwin proposed three criteria for traits to evolve through natural selection. Which statement is an example of the criterion of relevance to survival?
A) Giraffe necks can range from short to long across members of the species.
B) Finch beaks range in shape from thin to thick.
C) Fawns with camouflaging spots will be protected from predators.
D) Neck length is a trait passed from giraffe parent to offspring.

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The criterion of relevance to survival in natural selection refers to traits that increase an organism's chances of surviving and reproducing. C) Fawns with camouflaging spots will be protected from predators is an example of a trait that directly contributes to survival by reducing the likelihood of being spotted and hunted by predators.

Charles Darwin Proposed Three Criteria for Traits to Evolve Through