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Imagine a major volcanic eruption has dramatically changed the environment on an island such that the average temperature and available sunlight are much lower. Of the following species present on that island, which species is most likely to adapt and evolve to this change instead of going extinct?(1 point)
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an insect species with a high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate
an insect species with a high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate
a large mammal species with a low reproduction rate and specific food needs.
a large mammal species with a low reproduction rate and specific food needs.
a reptile species with a high reproduction rate and very similar individuals.
a reptile species with a high reproduction rate and very similar individuals.
a bird species with specific nesting requirements that only feeds on one type of seed.
a bird species with specific nesting requirements that only feeds on one type of seed.
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an insect species with a high reproduction rates and a significant mutation rate
Rationale: high reproductive rate and mutation supply produce more genetic variation and faster generation turnover, increasing the chance that beneficial mutations for colder, lower-light conditions will appear and spread. The other species are more vulnerable because of low reproduction, narrow diet/nesting requirements, or low genetic variation.
Rationale: high reproductive rate and mutation supply produce more genetic variation and faster generation turnover, increasing the chance that beneficial mutations for colder, lower-light conditions will appear and spread. The other species are more vulnerable because of low reproduction, narrow diet/nesting requirements, or low genetic variation.
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