Owls, who hunt at night, can hear sounds that cannot be heard by humans, which illustrates that, compared to humans, they have a much
A)higher absolute threshold for sounds.
B)lower absolute threshold for sounds.
C)higher sensory adaptation level for sounds.
D)lower sensory adaptation level for sounds.

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Owls can hear sounds that humans cannot, indicating they have a lower absolute threshold for sounds. This means they can detect quieter sounds than humans can, not that they adapt to sound differently or have a higher threshold.

Owls, Who Hunt at Night, Can Hear Sounds That Cannot