You Notice That Some Squirrels in Your Neighborhood Have a Much

question 61

Multiple Choice

You notice that some squirrels in your neighborhood have a much darker coat color than most of the other squirrels. Is this darker color an adaptation?

• A) Yes, all variations are adaptations.
• B) No, adaptations are traits developed when they're needed to help an organism survive.
• C) You can't know unless you can know the coat color of the dark squirrel's parents.
• D) The trait is only an adaptation if it gives the squirrels an advantage in their habitat.

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