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Based on the information you read, which of the following statements correctly describes pocket mice in the desert? Select ALL that apply.
A.
A pocket mouse population in the desert sand environment would most likely have 50% light-colored and 50% dark-colored fur.
B.
A pocket mouse population with mostly dark-colored fur has a higher probability of survival in the desert sand environment than a population of mice with mostly light-colored fur.
C.
The light-colored fur trait would likely be more common in a desert sand environment.
D.
The dark-colored fur trait would likely be more common in a desert sand environment.
E.
Pocket mice with light fur have a higher probability of escaping predators in the desert sand environment.
F.
A pocket mouse population with mostly light-colored fur has a higher probability of survival in the desert sand environment than a population of mice with mostly dark-colored fur.



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Answer:

Based on the information, the correct statements that describe pocket mice in the desert are:

C. The light-colored fur trait would likely be more common in a desert sand environment.

E. Pocket mice with light fur have a higher probability of escaping predators in the desert sand environment.

F. A pocket mouse population with mostly light-colored fur has a higher probability of survival in the desert sand environment than a population of mice with mostly dark-colored fur.

Explanation:

- Light-colored fur helps pocket mice blend in with the desert sand, providing camouflage and protection from predators. Therefore, it's more likely that the light-colored fur trait would be more common in a desert sand environment (C).

- Pocket mice with light fur have a higher probability of escaping predators because they are better camouflaged (E).

- A population with mostly light-colored fur has a higher probability of survival because they are better adapted to the desert sand environment (F).

The other options are incorrect because:

- A (50% light and 50% dark) is unlikely, as natural selection would favor the trait that provides better camouflage (light-colored fur).

- B is incorrect because a population with mostly dark-colored fur would have a lower probability of survival.

- D is incorrect because the dark-colored fur trait is not more common in a desert sand environment.