Question

In this environment, the color of Sea Lampreys is an example of: Select one: a. A consequence of non-random mating. b. Natural selection. c. A heterozygous advantage. d. An adaptation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option d. An Adaption is correct.

Explanation:

Young Sea Lampreys usually feed on algae and other organisms that live on the bottom of sea. Due to this feeding activity it need to blend in the environment. This results in the adaption due to skin color (darker on top  so that predator cannot see them and fading to a lighter colored belly because they move at the bottom).