The term that best describes the brown scales in this scenario is "advantageous trait." This is because the brown scales provide a camouflage that helps the fish avoid predation in the muddy lake environment, giving them a survival advantage.
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. Which term best describes the brown scales? (1 point) Responses new mutation new mutation advantageous trait advantageous trait predominant phenotype predominant phenotype inactivated gene
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