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In a population of spiders, there is a protein that is coded in the

DNA to make venom. In a particular spider, there was a protein
variation due to a change in the genetic code. This protein
variation caused the spider's venom to be stronger to kill its prey.
This genetic variation was passed down to offspring and was
favored due to the amount of time shortened to eat its prey.
What will likely happen to this population of spiders?

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Answer:

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, chelicerae with fangs generally able to inject venom, and spinnerets that extrude silk

Explanation:

They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all orders of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every land habitat. As of November 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded by taxonomists. However, there has been debate among scientists about how families should be classified, with over 20 different classifications proposed since 1900.

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eventually all of the offspring will have the genetic variation

Explanation:

the variation was passed down to its offspring, and was favored, so it is now just part of its genetics, meaning all of the offspring from the original spiders offspring, will also have the genetic variation. hope this helps :)

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