Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Nearly Perfect

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for the nearly perfect match in color pattern between a species of praying mantis (an insect) and the leaves on which it rests?

• A)genetic drift
• B)adaptive evolution
• C)the Hardy-Weinberg equation
• D)speciation

---

Definitions:

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring between approximately ages 3 and 6, where the libido (sexual energy) is concentrated in the genital area.

Oral Stage

A developmental phase in psychoanalytic theory during which an infant's pleasure is focused on oral activities such as sucking and biting.

Latency Stage

A stage in psychosexual development proposed by Freud, occurring between ages 5 and puberty, where sexual feelings are dormant.

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, focusing on toilet training and control over bodily wastes.