Using the data below, determine which type of moth is best adapted to its environment.
A 3 column table with 6 rows titled Moth Populations on Light Trees. Column 1 is labeled Year with entries 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Column 2 is labeled Dark moths with entries 50 percent, 53 percent, 54 percent, 55 percent, 48 percent, 38 percent. Column 3 is labeled Light moths with entries 50 percent, 47 percent, 46 percent, 45 percent, 52 percent, 62 percent.A 3 column table with 6 rows titled Moth Populations on Dark Trees. Column 1 is labeled Year with entries 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Column 2 is labeled Dark moths with entries 50 percent, 53 percent, 65 percent, 71 percent, 77 percent, 84 percent. Column 3 is labeled Light moths with entries 50 percent, 47 percent, 35 percent, 29 percent, 23 percent, 16 percent.
a.
Light moths on light trees.
b.
Light moths on dark trees.
c.
Dark moths on light trees.
d.
Dark moths on dark trees.
Based on the data, it appears that the dark moths on dark trees are best adapted to their environment. Their population percentage consistently increases over time, indicating that they have a better chance of survival in this environment. The light moths on light trees, on the other hand, have a decreasing population percentage, suggesting that they are not as well adapted to their environment. Therefore, the answer is d. Dark moths on dark trees.
To determine which type of moth is best adapted to its environment, we need to compare the populations of light and dark moths on light trees and dark trees over the given years.
From the data provided, we can see that the percentage of light moths on light trees consistently increases over the years, starting at 50% and reaching 62% in year 5.
On the other hand, the percentage of light moths on dark trees consistently decreases over the years, starting at 50% and dropping to 16% in year 5.
Comparing the two, it is clear that the light moths are better adapted to their environment on light trees. Therefore, the answer is option b. Light moths on dark trees.