If a new species were found with legs composed almost completely of fast-twitch muscles, what could we infer about its behavior?
A) It could chase prey over long distances.
B) It could chase prey only over short distances.
C) It probably travels constantly.
D) It probably moves slowly and grazes on vegetation.

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Fast-twitch muscles are better suited for short, intense bursts of activity such as sprinting or jumping. Therefore, a species with legs composed almost completely of fast-twitch muscles would likely be able to chase prey only over short distances.

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