There r 2 varieties in a population of squirrels: Short tails n long tails. Long-tailed squirrles r better @ jumping n balancing in trees. Scientist observe dat over fa span of 100 yrs, da proportions of da population with long tails increases from 10% to 60% which statement is most likely?

Question

A ) Da proportion of short-taild squirrles may have decreased due 2 an increases in trees

B ) Da proportions of shirt tails squirrles may have decreased due 2 decreased Food availablity

C ) Da proportions of long tailed squirrels ma have increased due 2 a decreased in trees

D ) Da proportions of long-tailed squirtlls Mayb have increased due 2 increased food availablity

Answer 1

The most likely statement given the information about the population dynamics of the squirrels is:

A) The proportion of short-tailed squirrels may have decreased due to an increase in trees.

This is because long-tailed squirrels have a competitive advantage in jumping and balancing in trees, which likely allows them to be more successful in an environment with more trees. As a result, the proportion of short-tailed squirrels would decrease as long-tailed squirrels thrive in this enhanced habitat.