You can see two moths in this image, living on the bark of trees. They are the same species of moth; they differ in color. If the habitat of the two moths does not change, predict what will happen to the moth population in this area and explain why.

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A If the habitat does not change there should be no change in the moth population.If the habitat does not change there should be no change in the moth population.
B The lighter moth population will have better chance of survival due to camouflage. Light moths will increase; dark moths will decrease.The lighter moth population will have better chance of survival due to camouflage. Light moths will increase; dark moths will decrease.
C The population will shift to the to favor the light moth. The light moth population will increase because the dark moths will leave the area.The population will shift to the to favor the light moth. The light moth population will increase because the dark moths will leave the area.
D As the seasons change, both moths will be hidden by foliage growing on the trees. We would predict no big change in the moth populations, light or dark.

Answer 1

D As the seasons change, both moths will be hidden by foliage growing on the trees. We would predict no big change in the moth populations, light or dark.

In this scenario, the habitat remains the same, which means the trees and their bark will not change. Therefore, the color difference between the moths will not provide any advantage or disadvantage in terms of camouflage. As a result, there should be no significant change in the moth populations, whether light or dark.