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.
The brown scales provide a survival advantage by making the fish less visible to predators in the muddy lake environment, which enhances their chances of surviving and reproducing.
