Guppies Case Study

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1. Why do some guppies tend to be drabber than others? Some guppies are drabber because this allows them to blend in with their environment and decreases the chances that they will be eaten by a predator. Natural selection favors guppies that are harder to spot 2. Why do some guppies tend to be more colorful? Some guppies are more colorful because this allows them to attracts mates and increases their chance of passing their genes to the next generation. Sexual selection favors colorful guppies 3. What role does color play in guppy survival and/or reproduction? Guppies that are more colorful are less likely to survive in environments with intense predation because they are easier to spot.

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