Because of genetic variation, a species of beetle has two different body colors, red and green. This species exists in a grassy environment that's mostly green. A new species of bird that eats these beetles enters the area. Arrange the steps of natural selection in the correct order.

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Green beetles and red beetles exist in the environment.

Green beetles pass on their color trait to future offspring.

Birds that eat the beetles move into the environment.

Red beetles are eaten by birds, but green beetles aren't eaten.

The entire population of beetles eventually becomes green in color.

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Brandon Tucker

28 March, 06:20

Because of genetic variation, a species of beetle has two different body colors, red and green. This species exists in a grassy environment that's mostly green. A new species of bird that eats these beetles enters the area. Arrange the steps of natural selection in the correct order.

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Green beetles and red beetles exist in the environment.

Green beetles pass on their color trait to future offspring.

Birds that eat the beetles move into the environment.

Red beetles are eaten by birds, but green beetles aren't eaten.

The entire population of beetles eventually becomes green in color.

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Fiona Caldwell · Answer 1

1. Green beetles and red beetles exist in the environment.

2. Birds that eat the beetles move into the environment.

3. Red beetles are eaten by birds, but green beetles aren't eaten (due to their lower visibility)

4. Green beetles pass on their color trait to future offspring (because fewer green beetles are eaten due to their color, they are more likely to survive and reproduce, which leads to ...)

5. The entire population of beetles eventually becomes green in color.