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The largest chameleon species in the world, the Parson's Chameleon $($Calumma parsonii$)$ reaches up to $68$ cm $(27$ in $)$ in total length. The Parson's Chameleon is native to the eastern side of Madagascar, and they can be found in the forest canopies. The chameleon has one of the longest lifespans among chameleons, at $10$ years.

This species is sexually dimorphic, with males growing larger than the females. Males are also brighter in color than females. Depending on the subspecies, males can be green, turquoise, or yellow. Females of both subspecies have a more muted color, generally a brown, green, or yellow. Females lay one clutch per year of up to $60$ eggs, which incubate for $1$ to $2$ years.

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Using evidence from the passage, which of the following conclusions can the reader reasonably draw?

$$ A brightly hued male Parson's chameleon is more likely to attract a mate.

The larger the female, the more eggs are laid at any given time.

There are many trees on the eastern side of Madagascar.

Parson's chameleons can be aquatic and have adapted to island life.