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2) If a species of anoles with dark dewlaps colonized a heavily forested island, predict what would happen over time to the colour of the dewlap. Using your knowledge of natural selection and genetics, explain your prediction.

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Due to natural selection in finding a mate, the color of the dewlap would start to lighten slightly in order also to adapt to their surroundings.
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