Research on flat-tailed horned lizards demonstrated that natural selection favored lizards that ______.
A) ran faster when exposed to bright sunlight
B) buried themselves faster when startled
C) searched for ants hidden under logs
D) had longer horns on the rear of the skull

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Research on flat-tailed horned lizards showed that natural selection favored those with longer horns on the rear of the skull, as these horns provided better defense against predators.

Research on Flat-Tailed Horned Lizards Demonstrated That Natural Selection Favored