How would reducing low-growing plants from an area impact a population of tortoises with two varieties of neck extension ability: short and long distance?(1 point)

Question

How would reducing low-growing plants from an area impact a population of tortoises with two varieties of neck extension ability: short and long distance?(1 point)

Responses

The variety of tortoises with the ability to extend their necks a long distance would go extinct.
The variety of tortoises with the ability to extend their necks a long distance would go extinct.

The variety of tortoises that could only extend their necks a short distance would go extinct.
The variety of tortoises that could only extend their necks a short distance would go extinct.

The proportion of tortoises with the ability to extend their necks a long distance would increase.
The proportion of tortoises with the ability to extend their necks a long distance would increase.

The proportion of tortoises that could only extend their necks a short distance would increase.
The proportion of tortoises that could only extend their necks a short distance would increase.

Answer 1

None of the above responses are fully correct. The impact of reducing low-growing plants on the population of tortoises with two varieties of neck extension ability would depend on how the plants are important to each variety of tortoise. If the low-growing plants are a critical food source for both varieties, then reducing them would likely have a negative impact on both varieties. If only one variety relies heavily on the low-growing plants, then that variety would likely be more negatively affected. The specific impact on the distribution of tortoises with short or long necks is unknown and would depend on other factors.