Question

Owls are more likely to catch and eat mice that do not match the color of their surroundings because those mice are more visible. Given this, what is the best explanation for the data in the table?

(A) Mice try to find habitats that match their coat color and then stay there.
(B) Mice changed their coat color to match their environment.
(C) Mice are only able to survive on surfaces that match their coat color.
(D) Mice whose color matches their habitat are better able to survive and reproduce.

Answer 1

Answer: I believe the answer is B. Mice changed their coat color to match their environment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Some species of mice are masters of disguise. The natural brown or grey coat of a mice is perfectly made to hide among both country nature and city corners. Deer mice living in the Nebraska sandhills were able to mutate to change the colors of their coats from their original grey to a soft brown -- perfect for blending in with the sandy surroundings.