An example of a trait that cannot evolve by natural selection is a trait that
A) increases the time during which females are capable of reproduction.
B) increases the ability of an organism to survive high temperatures but not low temperatures.
C) increases the ability of an organism to survive low temperatures but not high temperatures
D) results from an individual's life experiences and does not have a genetic basis.

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Traits that cannot evolve by natural selection are those that do not have a genetic basis, as natural selection acts on heritable traits. If a trait results from an individual's life experiences and is not genetically inherited, it cannot be passed on to the next generation and thus cannot evolve through natural selection.

An Example of a Trait That Cannot Evolve by Natural