Biologists Discover That in a Certain Species of Lizard,the Males

question 34

Multiple Choice

Biologists discover that in a certain species of lizard,the males tend to have orange tails.These biologists are also aware that (a) there is vegetation in the area that can make animals' skin orange; (b) females of the same lizard species are attracted to the color orange;and (c) predators in the area have difficulty seeing the color orange.Based on what we know about evolutionary processes,which statement best describes the likely cause of the lizards' orange tails?

• A)Female lizards are attracted to orange-tailed males.
• B)Predators have difficulty seeing the color orange.
• C)No factor explains the inheritance of the color orange;it is simply a random mutation.
• D)The color orange likely results from a combination of factors,including the vegetation,female preference,and predator characteristics.

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