In a pond most fish look like this:

Question

Over time climate change has caused this pond to become muddy and a random genetic mutation causes some fish to look like this:
Assuming that the pond continues to be muddy
1. Make a claim about what the most common fish color will be after 200 years
2. Explain how you know this.
3. Explain how this will happen.
Your response should be two to five sentences and use the concepts and vocabulary that you learned in this unit. (You must use complete sentences and use concepts from this unit to earn full credit)

Answer 1

1. The most common fish color after 200 years will likely be the darker color seen in the mutated fish.

2. This claim is based on the concept of natural selection, where organisms with traits that are advantageous in their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce. In a muddy pond, fish with darker coloring are better camouflaged and therefore have a higher chance of escaping predation.

3. Over time, the fish with the darker coloration will have a better chance of surviving and passing on their genes to the next generation. As a result, the population will gradually shift towards a higher frequency of the darker coloration as it provides a selective advantage in the muddy environment.

Answer 2

Use ten year old words and do 2 sentences

Answer 3

1. In 200 years, most fish in the pond will likely be dark in color.
2. This will happen because the darker fish can hide better in the muddy water and avoid getting eaten by other animals.

Answer 4

Do 3 short sentences

Answer 5

1. The most common fish color after 200 years will be dark due to natural selection.
2. In a muddy pond, darker fish have an advantage in hiding from predators.
3. Over time, the population will shift towards darker coloration for better survival in the environment.