A population of lizards in Northern California is brown and is not poisonous to birds. A population of lizards in Southern California is orange and is poisonous to birds. In central California, where the two species overlap, a new species of non-poisonous, orange lizards arose. Which of the following statements best explains the existence of non-poisonous orange lizards? A) Non-poisonous brown lizards changed color once they noticed birds did not eat orange lizards. B) Non-poisonous orange lizards have a selective advantage since birds avoid orange lizards. C) Non-poisonous lizards turn orange by eating orange flowers and then pass the trait on D) Non-poisonous orange lizards have a selective disadvantage since they cannot blend in. E) Non-poisonous brown lizards are more attractive to mates.
A population of lizards in Northern California is brown and is not poisonous to birds. A population of lizards in Southern California is orange and is poisonous to birds. In central California, where the two species overlap, a new species of non-poisonous, orange lizards arose. Which of the following statements best explains the existence of non-poisonous orange lizards?
A) Non-poisonous brown lizards changed color once they noticed birds did not eat orange lizards.
B) Non-poisonous orange lizards have a selective advantage since birds avoid orange lizards.
C) Non-poisonous lizards turn orange by eating orange flowers and then pass the trait on
D) Non-poisonous orange lizards have a selective disadvantage since they cannot blend in.
E) Non-poisonous brown lizards are more attractive to mates.
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