Question
Eben is a biologist that studies Red Junglefowl, a relative of chickens, on Kauai, an island of Hawaii. Recently, red junglefowl have been mating with feral, or wild, chickens on this island, which has created a hybrid population. One of the biggest differences between chickens and Red Junglefowl is their breeding behaviors. Red Junglefowl females lay only a handful of eggs each year and only in the spring, while domestic chickens can lay many eggs during any season.
Which of the statements most likely explains why this hybrid population has a breeding pattern similar to domesticated chickens?
A.
Breeding only in the spring has a higher survival advantage.
B.
Breeding throughout the whole year has a higher survival advantage.
C.
Breeding in warmer months has a higher survival advantage.
D.
Breeding throughout the whole year does not have a survival advantage.
Which of the statements most likely explains why this hybrid population has a breeding pattern similar to domesticated chickens?
A.
Breeding only in the spring has a higher survival advantage.
B.
Breeding throughout the whole year has a higher survival advantage.
C.
Breeding in warmer months has a higher survival advantage.
D.
Breeding throughout the whole year does not have a survival advantage.
Answers
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The statement that most likely explains why the hybrid population has a breeding pattern similar to domesticated chickens is:
**B. Breeding throughout the whole year has a higher survival advantage.**
This choice suggests that the hybrid offspring are adapting to a more favorable breeding pattern that allows for increased reproductive success and survival in their environment, similar to that of domestic chickens.
**B. Breeding throughout the whole year has a higher survival advantage.**
This choice suggests that the hybrid offspring are adapting to a more favorable breeding pattern that allows for increased reproductive success and survival in their environment, similar to that of domestic chickens.