Using research evidence, explain how far evolution and natural selection could account for the findings of the ancestral threats and contaminants study presented in Table 2.
| Stimulus | Mean Danger Rating (1–5) | Mean Disgust Rating (1–5) |
|---|---|---|
| Scorpion | 4.50 | 3.10 |
| Wild Boar | 4.10 | 1.90 |
| Wasp | 3.90 | 2.15 |
| Louse | 1.95 | 4.65 |
| Maggot | 1.50 | 4.80 |
| Blowfly | 1.80 | 4.40 |
| Slug | 1.20 | 3.80 |
| Deer | 1.30 | 1.15 |
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