Question #N1434
The passage describes a type of fish that has adapted to life in a very particular environment. The fish has developed unique characteristics that allow it to thrive in this environment, but these characteristics may also make it more vulnerable to changes in the environment. What is the most likely reason why the writer chose to focus on these characteristics?
In this passage, the writer’s emphasis on the fish’s unique characteristics most likely serves to
A. highlight the importance of adaptation in the animal world.
B. illustrate the challenges that animals face in adapting to new environments.
C. emphasize the vulnerability of species to changes in their environment.
D. suggest that the fish’s characteristics make it an example of a successful adaptation.
Correct Answer is: C
The passage highlights the fish's unique characteristics, but also points out how those characteristics may make the fish more vulnerable to environmental changes. This suggests that the writer is emphasizing the vulnerability of species to change.