Question

A bird that preys on moths is introduced to the habitat with moths and trees like the ones shown below.
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What will most likely happen to the population of moths in this habitat?


The population of moths will eventually become extinct.

The moths will evolve due to a selective pressure.

The dark colored moths will experience disruptive selection.

The alleles that determine light and dark color in moths will equalize.

Answer 1

the population of moth will eventually become distinct

Answer 2

Answer is Option "C"

Explanation:

• when a bird that goes after the moths is brought into an environment that contains two types of moths (dark-colored and light-colored) and light tree husks, the number of inhabitants in obscurity hued moths will diminish quickly as they will encounter problematic determination.
• The dark colored moths will be simpler to spot on the light-colored tree rinds. Problematic determination can be characterized as the common choice wherein the exceptionally adjusted life forms are chosen over the normal ones.
• Hence, the right answer is option c "The dark colored moths will experience disruptive selection.