Larvae of the moth Nemoria arizonaria develop into different forms depending on the season in which they hatch. The environmental signal that causes this difference is
A) temperature at the time that they hatch.
B) the part of the oak on which they feed.
C) day length at the time that they hatch.
D) the level of rain that has fallen recently.
E) the amount and intensity of sunlight present as they develop.

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The larvae of Nemoria arizonaria develop into different forms based on the part of the oak tree they feed on, which varies with the season.

Larvae of the Moth Nemoria Arizonaria Develop into Different Forms