Ancient Greeks thought eels grew directly from mud. Considering the video, where do you think these ideas came from?

Question

A
Eels are difficult to observe, so people made inferences about where they come from

B
Eels look similar to snakes, so people assumed that both animals come from the same place

C
Eels live in water, so people assumed that they reproduce differently from land animals

D
Eels swim through mud, so people made inferences about what kind of predators they have

Answer 1

The most fitting answer is:

A Eels are difficult to observe, so people made inferences about where they come from.

This option highlights the challenges in observing eels' reproductive habits and life cycle, which likely led to misconceptions about their origin.