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Consider the following scenario: In an aquatic bird population, some birds have long legs. Other birds have short legs. The food supply is minimal. The birds with long legs are able to wade farther into the water where they can find fish. Over time, the birds with long legs become more common. What scientific term best describes this scenario?(1 point)
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natural selection
natural selection

fitness
fitness

mutation
mutation

selective pressures
selective pressures
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The scientific term that best describes this scenario is **natural selection**. In this case, the long-legged birds have a survival advantage due to their ability to find food, leading to their increased prevalence in the population over time.