The number of Florida Panther (Felis concolor) that survive in the wild today is estimated at about 80-100 animals. This very small population is also very similar genetically. According to Darwin's theory of evolution, what is the MOST likely consequence for this panther population that is both small and genetically non-diverse?

A. The panthers may need to cross-breed with different species in order to survive.

B. The rate of mutations will decrease since few different genes exist in the population.

C. The panther population is likely to adapt well in the future since most individuals are similar.

D. The panther population is not well suited to adapt to any changes in the environment and may become extinct.

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Kyleigh Harding

12 October, 12:52

The number of Florida Panther (Felis concolor) that survive in the wild today is estimated at about 80-100 animals. This very small population is also very similar genetically. According to Darwin's theory of evolution, what is the MOST likely consequence for this panther population that is both small and genetically non-diverse?

A. The panthers may need to cross-breed with different species in order to survive.

B. The rate of mutations will decrease since few different genes exist in the population.

C. The panther population is likely to adapt well in the future since most individuals are similar.

D. The panther population is not well suited to adapt to any changes in the environment and may become extinct.

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Ignacio Odom · Answer 1

D. The panther population is not well suited to adapt to any changes in the environment and may become extinct.

Explanation:

According to Darwin's theory of evolution, those organisms survives which are stronger and tolerant to environmental changes. The panther population is decrease because there is no chance of variations in the panther population. It is due to the presence of gene i. e. small and genetically non-diverse. In the end, the panther population becomes extinct.