8. What is an example of an adaptation? A. a fossil
B. gradualism
C. mimicry
D. embryos
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C. Mimicry

Explanation:

Since mimicry provides potential survival value, the mimic with an adaptation that increases the likelihood of surviving is selected.

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not necessarily. higher fitness requires the organism to be reproductive successful. for example, an organism at age 10 with 15 offspring is much more fit than an organism at age 15 with only 5 offspring.