Kingsnakes inhabit most of the southern United States. In areas that are also in
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Kingsnakes inhabit most of the southern United States. In areas that are also inhabited by Eastern coarl snakes, Kingsnakes have evolved a color pattern that mimics the venomous coral snake (tricking the predictors to think they are venomous). However, in areas without Eastern coral snakes, Kingsnakes have a different scarlet pattern.
Given the above information, which of the following is/are true about predators influencing the kingsnake populations. (multiple options possible)
-Near the border predators prevent gene flow from occurring
-Mimic kingsnakes have a higher fitness advantage in/around areas with Eastern coral snakes
-Because the behavior of predators varies grographically, the fitness of each phenotype pattern also varies
-near the border predators counteract the effects of gene flow
KY TN AL NC SC Mimic kingsnake GA Scarlet kingsnake (not venomous) Eastern coral snake 0.6- 0.8 0.5- 0.6 04 0.4- 02 0.2 -100 100 200 300 -100 100 Distance from overlap border Distance from overlap borderExplanation / Answer
The statement Mimic Kingsnakes have a higher fitness advantage in/around areas with Eastern coral snakes is true.
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