Question Consider the following scenario: In a muddy lake environment, some fish have brown scales. Some fish have silver scales. Predators have a harder time seeing fish with brown scales. Which term best describes the brown scales? (1 point) Responses advantageous trait advantageous trait new mutation new mutation inactivated gene inactivated gene predominant phenotype

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The term that best describes the brown scales in this scenario is "advantageous trait." This is because the brown scales provide a survival advantage for the fish in a muddy lake environment by making them less visible to predators.