3. 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. What term best describes the brown scales?

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3.	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. What term best describes the brown scales?

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The term that best describes the brown scales in this scenario is "camouflage." Camouflage refers to the adaptation of an organism's appearance to blend into its environment, making it less visible to predators. In this case, the brown scales help the fish to blend in with the muddy lake environment, providing them with a survival advantage.