Which of the following scenarios is most likely given the data? A. The cichlids mutated in response to the Nile perch so that they could swim faster to avoid predation. B. Where Nile perch are present, cichlids evolved coloration to help them hide better which allowed them to survive and reproduce. C. The presence of Nile perch caused mutations that resulted in longer caudal fins. D. Where Nile perch are present, cichlids with smaller caudal fins were eaten while those with longer caudal fins survived and reproduced.
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