Pretend you are a scientist observing three different varieties of a single bird species that are part of the same population. In three to five sentences, describe what genetic variations exist in your population. Then, using reasoning skills and mock evidence from your observations, describe the impact these traits have on the birds’ relationships with their environment and predators. (Write as if you're a seventh grader)
In my population of birds, I observed three different genetic variations. The first variety has bright blue feathers with red patches on their wings. The second variety has green feathers with a yellow beak. The third variety has a mixture of red, blue, and yellow feathers. From my observations, I can tell that these different traits help the birds in their environment. The bright blue feathers of the first variety help them blend in with the sky, making it harder for predators to spot them. The green feathers of the second variety help them camouflage in trees and bushes, keeping them safe from predators. The third variety with a mixture of colors has a unique advantage as their feathers can easily blend into different habitats, giving them an advantage in survival.
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I observed three different genetic variations in the bird population: bright blue feathers with red patches, green feathers with a yellow beak, and a mixture of red, blue, and yellow feathers. These traits help the birds in their environment. The bright blue feathers help them blend with the sky, the green feathers provide camouflage in trees, and the mixture of colors allows them to blend into different habitats. These genetic variations give the birds advantages in surviving and avoiding predators.
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