Question

What caused the initial appearance of the dark colored pocket mouse in the population of pocket mice living on this rock formation ?​

Answer 1

because of any disease or pain in body.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Mutations in the Mc1r gene caused the initial appearance of the dark colored pocket mouse in the population of pocket mice living on this rock formation.

Several genes regulate fur color in rock pocket mice. There are many alleles for every gene. As a result, fur colors vary from very dark to very bright.

Explanation:

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