Some Lizards Have a Colouration That Allows Them to Blend

question 33

Multiple Choice

Some lizards have a colouration that allows them to blend in with their surrounds. These lizards are better able to escape predators, and thus live long enough to reproduce. This reflects the concept of

• A)natural selection.
• B)speciation.
• C)reductionism.
• D)sociobiology.

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