Question

data about a population of water fleas
point in time average body length (mm)
start 1.2
end 3.1
complete the following statements to construct the hypothesis that is best supported by the
data.
over this time period, water fleas with shorter body lengths were likely to
survive and reproduce than water fleas with longer body lengths. this means that having
a shorter body length was advantageous than having a longer body length.

Explanation:

The average body length of water fleas increased from 1.2 mm to 3.1 mm over the time period. This indicates that longer body lengths became more common, meaning water fleas with longer body lengths were more likely to survive and reproduce. Thus, shorter body lengths were less likely to be favored, and having a shorter body length was less advantageous.

Answer:

less; less