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.
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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.
As the environment remains constant and the habitat does not change, there may not be a significant shift in the moth population. The moths' color variation allows for some level of adaptation to their surroundings, providing them with different levels of camouflage. This means that both light and dark moths can still survive and reproduce in the area.
Additionally, other factors such as predators, food availability, and mating behavior can also influence the population dynamics of the moths. Overall, without any drastic changes in the environment, the moth population in this area may remain relatively stable with both light and dark moths coexisting.