Question
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Based on modern evolutionary theory, which of the statements below explains why this species is
able to camouflage itself.
(1 point)
It may have changed because the lizard ate the bark of the tree
It may have changed its color to avoid a predator
It may have changed its color because it saw a bug changing its color.
It may have changed due to an instant gene mutation
Based on modern evolutionary theory, which of the statements below explains why this species is
able to camouflage itself.
(1 point)
It may have changed because the lizard ate the bark of the tree
It may have changed its color to avoid a predator
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 statement that best explains why the species is able to camouflage itself, based on modern evolutionary theory, is:
**"It may have changed its color to avoid a predator."**
This statement aligns with the concept of natural selection, where individuals that possess traits that help them avoid predation are more likely to survive and reproduce, thereby passing those advantageous traits on to future generations.
**"It may have changed its color to avoid a predator."**
This statement aligns with the concept of natural selection, where individuals that possess traits that help them avoid predation are more likely to survive and reproduce, thereby passing those advantageous traits on to future generations.