After the K-Pg mass extinction event, mammals were able to survive and proliferate. Which of the following factors contributed to this success the least? fewer predators in the absence of dinosaurs. more oceanic and lake habitat, leading to marine mammal evolution. ability to regulate their body temperature in the face of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures. most mammals being nocturnal, allowing them to see better in the darkened conditions

After the K-Pg mass extinction event, mammals were able to survive and proliferate. Which of the following factors contributed to this success the least? fewer predators in the absence of dinosaurs. more oceanic and lake habitat, leading to marine mammal evolution. ability to regulate their body temperature in the face of reduced sunlight and colder temperatures. most mammals being nocturnal, allowing them to see better in the darkened conditions

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter18: Introduction To Darwinian Evolution

Section: Chapter Questions

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