Question
During the 1800s, the darker phenotype of the peppered moth in England became more abundant than the normal peppered phenotype after pollution from factories turned the oaks in the region from white to black. Did this adaptation of a darker phenotype remain an adaptation once the pollution was reduced and the trees became white again?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, once an adaptation evolves, it will always be an adaptation because the individual can use it in a variety of beneficial ways depending on the environment.
Yes, once an adaptation evolves, it will always be an adaptation because the individual can use it in a variety of beneficial ways depending on the environment.
No, adaptations are very specific to the environment in which they evolve, so taking it out of that environment risks losing the advantage it gives.
No, adaptations are very specific to the environment in which they evolve, so taking it out of that environment risks losing the advantage it gives.
No, adaptations disappear once they have been taken out of their environment because they always produce negative effects outside of their environment.
No, adaptations disappear once they have been taken out of their environment because they always produce negative effects outside of their environment.
Yes, once an adaptation evolves, it will always be an adaptation as it always gives the individual an advantage in any environment.
Responses
Yes, once an adaptation evolves, it will always be an adaptation because the individual can use it in a variety of beneficial ways depending on the environment.
Yes, once an adaptation evolves, it will always be an adaptation because the individual can use it in a variety of beneficial ways depending on the environment.
No, adaptations are very specific to the environment in which they evolve, so taking it out of that environment risks losing the advantage it gives.
No, adaptations are very specific to the environment in which they evolve, so taking it out of that environment risks losing the advantage it gives.
No, adaptations disappear once they have been taken out of their environment because they always produce negative effects outside of their environment.
No, adaptations disappear once they have been taken out of their environment because they always produce negative effects outside of their environment.
Yes, once an adaptation evolves, it will always be an adaptation as it always gives the individual an advantage in any environment.
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The correct response is:
**No, adaptations are very specific to the environment in which they evolve, so taking it out of that environment risks losing the advantage it gives.**
Adaptations are traits that enhance the survival and reproduction of organisms in specific environments. When environmental conditions change, adaptations may no longer be beneficial, and traits can shift in prevalence accordingly. In the case of the peppered moth, the darker phenotype was advantageous in a polluted environment but became disadvantageous when the pollution was reduced and the trees returned to their lighter coloration.
**No, adaptations are very specific to the environment in which they evolve, so taking it out of that environment risks losing the advantage it gives.**
Adaptations are traits that enhance the survival and reproduction of organisms in specific environments. When environmental conditions change, adaptations may no longer be beneficial, and traits can shift in prevalence accordingly. In the case of the peppered moth, the darker phenotype was advantageous in a polluted environment but became disadvantageous when the pollution was reduced and the trees returned to their lighter coloration.