You can see two moths in this image, living on the bark of trees. They are the same species of moth; they differ in color. If the habitat of the two moths does not change, predict what will happen to the moth population in this area and explain why. (1 point) Responses If the habitat does not change there should be no change in the population. If the habitat does not change there should be no change in the population. The lighter moth population will have better chance of survival due to camouflage. Light moths will increase; dark moths will decrease. The lighter moth population will have better chance of survival due to camouflage. Light moths will increase; dark moths will decrease. The population will shift to the to favor the light moth. The light moth population will increase because the dark moths will leave the area. The population will shift to the to favor the light moth. The light moth population will increase because the dark moths will leave the area. As the seasons change, both moths will be hidden by foliage growing on the trees. We would predict no big change in the moth populations, light or dark.
The most likely outcome is that the moth population will remain stable in this area. This is because the two moth species are the same, and their differences in color do not necessarily give one an advantage over the other in terms of survival and reproduction. Unless there is a significant change in the environment that favors one color over the other, both populations should be able to coexist in the same habitat without one outcompeting the other. Therefore, there should be no significant change in the moth population in this area if the habitat remains the same.
