Consider the following scenario:
In a muddy lake environment, some fish have brown scales. Most fish, however, have silver scales. Predators have a harder time seeing the fish with brown scales.
Which term best describes the brown scales?
(1 point)
Responses
inactivated gene
inactivated gene
new mutation
new mutation
advantageous trait
advantageous trait
predominant phenotype
1 answer
The term that best describes the brown scales in this scenario is advantageous trait.
In the context provided, the brown scales offer a survival advantage to the fish in a muddy lake environment, as they are less visible to predators compared to the more common silver scales.
