Question
Bats are common in Texas, especially in rocky regions. Bats with longer hang claws have demonstrated higher fitness because of their ability to cling to rock while resting. This adaptation is becoming more frequent in the population. What mechanism of evolution is this?
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Responses
Gene Flow
Gene Flow
Natural Selection
Natural Selection
Genetic Drift
Genetic Drift
Non-random mating
(1 point)
Responses
Gene Flow
Gene Flow
Natural Selection
Natural Selection
Genetic Drift
Genetic Drift
Non-random mating
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The mechanism of evolution described in your scenario is **Natural Selection**. This is because the bats with longer hang claws have a fitness advantage, allowing them to cling better to rocks while resting, which likely increases their chances of survival and reproduction. As a result, the trait for longer claws becomes more prevalent in the population over time.