If the prey population consists only of light-colored rats on a dark ground, they would be more easily spotted and captured by the eagle, leading to higher predation rates. As a result, this would likely result in a significant decline in the light-colored rat population, potentially leading to their extinction if they cannot adapt or find refuge from the predator.
The image below illustrates an example of natural selection. Suppose there was limited genetic diversity in the prey population (organisms at bottom of image), producing only light colored prey. How would the prey population be affected? Explain your answer. Please answer in 2 sentences
image shows a dark ground with dark rats and light rats as a eagle fly's above
Answer must refer to the predator/prey in the image
Answer must explain a possible outcome of the population if only light colored prey existed
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