In a pond most fish look like this: light

Question

Over time, climate change has caused the pond to become muddy and a random genetic causes some fish to look like this: dark

Assuming that the pond continues to be muddy:
1. Make a claim about what the most common fish color will be in 200 years
2. Explain how you know this.
3. Explain how this will happen.

Answer should be 2-3 sentences with complete sentences

Answer 1

1. The most common fish color in the pond in 200 years will likely be dark.

2. This is because the dark-colored fish have a better chance of survival and reproducing in the muddy environment, leading to an increase in the frequency of the dark genetic trait in the fish population over time.

3. Natural selection will favor the dark-colored fish as they are better camouflaged in the muddy water, making it easier for them to evade predators and survive. As a result, more dark-colored fish will survive and pass on their genes, leading to an increase in the prevalence of this trait in the population.