Question

4. Propose a design for another experiment that tests moth phenotypes in
a forest where there are no predators. The limiting factor is food availability
for caterpillars (baby moths) and caterpillars with larger mouthparts are
able to obtain food faster. What data would researchers need to collect in
this experiment to show how natural selection affects the moth populations?

Answer 1

Answer:

To test the phenotypes of the moths , we will design an experiment in which we will count the number of caterpillars at the time of birth along with the baby moth which have large mouth parts and those which do not have large mouth parts.

After time, t, when the moths grow we will again count the number of large mouth moths and the number moth which had a small mouth to check which of them were better adapted to survive in the environment where food was the limiting factor.