During the Observations of a Species of Blue Moon Butterflies

question 39

Multiple Choice

During the observations of a species of blue moon butterflies on the Samoan island of Upolu, 99% of the butterflies were female and only 1% were male. Only five years later the male:female sex ratio was 1:1. What caused this?

• A) Wolbachia lost the ability to kill all male butterflies.
• B) Genetic changes in the Upolu butterflies resulted in suppression of the male-killing effect of Wolbachia.
• C) Upolu butterflies evolved to become resistant to Wolbachia infection.
• D) Upolu was recolonized by butterflies from the nearby island Savali, where sex ratios were closer to 1:1.

---

Definitions:

Logistical Functions

The process of acquiring, creating, and delivering goods and services in the appropriate amounts to the consumer or ultimate location.

Facilitating Functions

include activities that help in the smooth execution of transactions and exchanges in the marketplace, such as logistics, financing, and information provision.

Purchasing Products

The process of acquiring goods or services to fulfill the needs or requirements of a business or consumer.

Resale

The act of selling a product or service to another party after it has been purchased from the original seller.