Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a derived trait in the context of natural selection and evolution?
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Natural Selection and Evolution
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Which of the following is a major predator of the rock pocket mouse, influencing its evolution through natural selection?
A
Squirrels
B
Deer
C
Hawks
D
Rabbits
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Identify the concept of natural selection, which is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
Understand that predators can exert selective pressure on prey species, influencing their evolutionary traits.
Recognize that the rock pocket mouse is a prey species, and its predators can influence its evolution.
Consider the list of animals provided: Squirrels, Deer, Hawks, and Rabbits. Determine which of these are predators.
Conclude that Hawks are a major predator of the rock pocket mouse, as they are birds of prey that hunt small mammals, influencing the mouse's evolution through natural selection.
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