In the context of Tinbergen's "four questions," which of the following is a question about ultimate cause?
A) How does a trait allow an animal to live longer?
B) How does a trait develop in an animal, from birth to adulthood?
C) How does a trait emerge as a result of hormone levels?
D) What brain regions are associated with a trait?

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Tinbergen's question about ultimate cause refers to the evolutionary reasons for a trait's existence, specifically how it contributes to survival and reproduction. Option A, asking how a trait allows an animal to live longer, addresses the evolutionary benefits or the 'why' aspect, making it a question of ultimate cause.

In the Context of Tinbergen's "Four Questions," Which of the Following