Question

Natural selection is the process by which biological traits either become more or less

apparent within a population. There are certain conditions which are the basis for natural
selection. Which of the following examples best represents the adaptation of a species to its
environment.

A. Some members of a garter snake species are resistant to a toxin produced by one of its food sources and will successfully
reproduce and pass the resistant trait on to their offspring

B. species of crab is living and reproducing successfully near hot hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean,
while other crab species are unable to survive there.

C. Male Birds of Paradise inherit brilliant colors which they displayed in elaborate poses or dances in order to catch the
attention of a female mate.

D. Female Loggerhead turtles lay about 100 eggs, which when hatched produce offspring that must make a mad dash to the
ocean before being eaten by predatory sea birds.

Answer 1

B. species of crab is living and reproducing successfully near hot hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, while other crab species are unable to survive there.

Answer 2

Answer: B. species of crab is living and reproducing successfully near hot hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, while other crab species are unable to survive there.

Explanation: This species of crab adapted to their given habitat, while other couldn’t.