Question
Based on modern evolutionary theory, which of the statements below explains why this species is able to camouflage itself.
(1 point)
Responses
It may have changed its color to avoid a predator
It may have changed its color to avoid a predator
It may have changed because the lizard ate the bark of the tree
It may have changed because the lizard ate the bark of the tree
It may have changed its color because it saw a bug changing its color.
It may have changed its color because it saw a bug changing its color.
It may have changed due to an instant gene mutation
(1 point)
Responses
It may have changed its color to avoid a predator
It may have changed its color to avoid a predator
It may have changed because the lizard ate the bark of the tree
It may have changed because the lizard ate the bark of the tree
It may have changed its color because it saw a bug changing its color.
It may have changed its color because it saw a bug changing its color.
It may have changed due to an instant gene mutation
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most accurate statement based on modern evolutionary theory is:
**It may have changed its color to avoid a predator.**
This explanation aligns with the concepts of natural selection and adaptation, where organisms develop traits that enhance their survival and reproductive success in response to environmental pressures, such as predation. Camouflage is a beneficial trait that can increase an individual's chances of evading predators. The other options do not accurately reflect the mechanisms of evolution and adaptation.
**It may have changed its color to avoid a predator.**
This explanation aligns with the concepts of natural selection and adaptation, where organisms develop traits that enhance their survival and reproductive success in response to environmental pressures, such as predation. Camouflage is a beneficial trait that can increase an individual's chances of evading predators. The other options do not accurately reflect the mechanisms of evolution and adaptation.