A population of deer mice was introduced into a desert ecosystem. Being dark-colored, the deer mice stood out in the sand and were easy prey for predators. Over a few years, the color of the mice changed from dark brown to light brown. What role does natural selection play in this example? 30

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A population of deer mice was introduced into a desert ecosystem. Being dark-colored, the deer mice stood out in the sand and were easy prey for predators. Over a few years, the color of the mice changed from dark brown to light brown. What role does natural selection play in this example? 30

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Nicky · Answer 1

Natural selection played a role because the ones that can camouflage themselves were the ones that survived. Making them the ones that were selected to live under natural circumstances.