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Cope's rule postulates that animals tend to increase in size over evolutionary time. A primary basis for this theory is due to the proposed advantages of having a larger body size. What are some of these advantages? Which of these advantages did the authors conclude were behind the evolutionary trend of large body size in marine animals? What evidence do they use to draw these conclusions?

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          Cope's rule postulates that animals tend to increase in size over evolutionary time. A primary basis for this theory is due to the proposed advantages of having a larger body size.
What are some of these advantages?
Which of these advantages did the authors conclude were behind the evolutionary trend of large body size in marine animals? What evidence do they use to draw these conclusions?

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Some advantages of having a larger body size in animals include: - Increased strength and ability to defend against predators - Greater ability to capture and consume prey - Enhanced ability to compete for resources and mates - Improved thermoregulation and Show more…

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Cope's rule postulates that animals tend to increase in size over evolutionary time. A primary basis for this theory is due to the proposed advantages of having a larger body size. What are some of these advantages? Which of these advantages did the authors conclude were behind the evolutionary trend of large body size in marine animals? What evidence do they use to draw these conclusions?