How does the soapberry bug differ in Central Florida from the ones found in South Florida? What do you think caused these changes?  Why? Is there an agent for selection?

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How does the soapberry bug differ in Central Florida from the ones found in South Florida? What do you think caused these changes?  Why? Is there an agent for selection?  

 

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In the living world, there is a great diversity of different organisms even from the same species. These organisms differ in several morphological and physiological aspects.

The environment plays an important role in creating the difference between the organisms.

The adaptability, range of changed environment and the stress conditions in a particular area determine the difference between the different organisms found in a particular area or the world.

 

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