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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
Marine creatures known as moon jellyfish possess eyes with sophisticated lenses that can create clear images revealing intricate details. However, the positioning of the moon jellyfish's retinas prevents them from capturing a sharp image, resulting in only a vague representation of objects that highlights major characteristics but lacks fine detail. This scenario illustrates that the structure of eyes is tailored to the specific requirements of an animal rather than adhering to an idealized concept of an effective eye design. The argument relies on which of the following assumptions?
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Correct answer marked belowA
Moon jellyfish are the only type of jellyfish with retinas that do not focus clearly.
Moon jellyfish need to perceive major characteristics of objects but not intricate details.
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C
Moon jellyfish would gain advantages from having retinas that enabled sharper focus.
D
Moon jellyfish evolved from jellyfish that had retinas capable of clear imaging.
E
Moon jellyfish primarily rely on vision to identify their prey.
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The argument states that the eyes of moon jellyfish are adapted to their needs, which implies that they have a specific requirement for their vision. The assumption that best supports this argument is that moon jellyfish need to…
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.
Common trap
Picking an option that strengthens the argument or is merely relevant instead of one that is required.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
CR