Question

Anoles are a family of lizards found throughout the americas. Green anoles, anolis carolinensis, are native to a specific area of florida. In this area, the primary territory of green anoles was once along the ground and in low-level branches. However, the introduction of brown anoles, anolis sagrei, from cuba forced green anoles to shift their territory to the tops of trees. The branches at the treetops are smoother and thinner than those close to the ground. Over time, the toe pads of the green anoles have become larger and stickier. What is the best explanation for the change in green anoles' toe pads?

Answer 1

The adaptation in green anoles' toe pads towards being larger and stickier is a result of natural selection driven by environmental changes and competition with the invasive brown anoles, allowing them to better navigate and hunt in treetop habitats.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best explanation for the change in green anoles' toe pads to become larger and stickier is due to natural selection resulting from environmental changes. The introduction of brown anoles forced green anoles to move to the tops of trees, necessitating a physical adaptation for survival. Their toe pads evolved to become better suited to the smoother and thinner branches found in their new arboreal habitat, allowing them to climb more efficiently and maintain their grip when hunting for insects. This specialization in habitat and physical features reduces competition between green and brown anoles, allowing both species to coexist in the same area.

Answer 2

The answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the most accurate answer because it uses “some individuals”. Mutations are random and sometimes they help survive in conditions and so they are passed on to the next generation.