Which of the following was NOT a reason that the Indian sacred cow is adaptive in Harris's studies?
A) Zebu cattle require less food per animal than do beef cattle.
B) Wandering cattle indirectly provide fertilizer for agricultural fields.
C) Zebu cattle are frequently slaughtered and their meat distributed on ceremonial occasions.
D) Cattle dung provides a cheap source of heating and cooking energy.
E) Harris demonstrated that the Indian sacred cows are not adaptive.
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