Consider the following scenario

Question

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)
• advantageous trait
• predominant phenotype
• new mutation
• inactivated gene

Answer 1

The term that best describes the brown scales is advantageous trait.