Which of the Following Would You Predict Would Evolve in Guppies

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you predict would evolve in guppies that are taken from streams in Trinidad with predators and put into streams lacking predators?

• A) Male guppies will become more colorful.
• B) Male guppies will not change in coloration.
• C) Guppies would evolve to have females avoid more colorful males.
• D) Male guppies will become less colorful.
• E) Guppies would evolve to have females prefer less colorful males.

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