In the Experiment Above, Guppy Color Patterns (Spots) Were Measured

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the experiment above, guppy color patterns (spots) were measured in populations exposed to increasing amounts of predation.From this you could conclude that ____ .

• A)evolutionary changes take millions of years to appear
• B)predators are less likely to catch and eat brightly colored guppies
• C)predators are more likely to catch and eat brightly colored guppies
• D)brightly colored guppies are more likely to reproduce in the presence of predators

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