The Bactrododema hecticum (African Stick Bug) is an hebivorous insect that looks like a stick. Based on modern evolutionary theory, the most likely explanation for the insect's appearance is that (1 point)

natural selections of many variations
occurred to ensure survival

a single gene mutation caused the
resemblance

The insects changed because they
ate the wood of the trees

• genes were transferred from the trees to the insects

1 answer

natural selection favored the insects that looked like sticks, as it provided camouflage and protection from predators