Which of the Following Does Not Support Hoekstra's Hypothesis for the Evolution

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not support Hoekstra's hypothesis for the evolution of coat color in oldfield mice?

• A) Blending into the background reduced predation rate in both beach and mainland habitats.
• B) Predation rates of dark clay models in beach habitats were higher relative to white models.
• C) Predation rates of light models in mainland habitats were higher relative to dark models.
• D) Camouflage increased predation rate in both beach and mainland habitats.

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