Long-horned cattle have greater difficulty moving through heavily forested areas compared with cattle that have short or no horns, but long-horned cattle are better able to defend their young against predators. This contrast is an example of
A) an adaptation.
B) genetic drift.
C) natural selection.
D) a trade-off.
E) None of the above

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The contrasting traits of long horns being advantageous for defense but disadvantageous for movement through forests represents a trade-off, where there are costs and benefits associated with each trait.

Long-Horned Cattle Have Greater Difficulty Moving Through Heavily Forested Areas