3. In biology, fitness describes an organism\'s ability to survive and reproduce
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3. In biology, fitness describes an organism's ability to survive and reproduce. Classify the following examples of inherited variations as acting to increase or decrease an organism's fitness.
Increases fitness: ___________________________________________________
Decreases fitness: ______________________________________________________
A) Small-beaked finches are less capable of eating large seeds.
B) Red male beetles are preferred by females over other color variants.
C) A mouse with certain kidney adaptations requires less water in the desert.
D) Bright orange beetles are more likely to be seen by the birds that eat the beetles.
E) A dark-colored moth is able to avoid predation on black-barked trees.
Explanation / Answer
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Increases fitness Decreases fitness A dark-colored moth is able to avoid predation on black-barked trees. Small-baked finches are less capable of eating large seeds. Red male beetles are preferred by females over other color variants. Bright orange beetles are more likely to be seen by the birds that eat the beetles. A mouse with certain kidney adaptations requires less water in the desert.Related Questions
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