A Small Founder Population of Turtles Has Established a Population

question 29

Multiple Choice

A small founder population of turtles has established a population on an island with a varied and good habitat that contains ample food. There is very little competition between members. What effect would this low level of competition have on evolution?

• A) The population will remain very stable in size, and it won't evolve much.
• B) The population will grow in size but won't change much.
• C) The population will grow in size, and many variants will coexist.
• D) Genetic drift will eliminate most of the population.

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