Pretend you are a scientist observing three different varieties of a single bird species that are part of the same population. In
three to five sentences, describe what genetic variations exist in your population. Then, using reasoning skills and mock
evidence from your observations, describe the impact these traits have on the birds' relationships with their environment and
predators.
In my population of the bird species, I have observed three different genetic variations. One variety has a larger body size and longer wings, another has brighter colored feathers, and the third has a shorter beak. The larger body size and longer wings may give the bird an advantage in flying, allowing it to travel greater distances and evade predators more easily. The brighter colored feathers may attract mates and enhance breeding success, but may also make the bird more visible to predators. The shorter beak may impact the bird's ability to feed on certain types of food, potentially limiting its range of resources. Overall, these genetic variations demonstrate the ways in which natural selection can shape the adaptations of a species to its environment and pressures from predators.
