Question

Although most gray squirrels have gray fur, sometimes individuals with white or black fur are born. If a white-furred individual were born in a population of gray squirrels living in a Florida forest, what would be the most likely long-term consequence of its presence for the squirrel population if the forest remained unchanged for the next several generations? (2 points)

The population would very quickly become predominantly white since the white squirrels would be camouflaged against the sand.

The number of white squirrels in the population would slowly increase as the original white squirrel produced white offspring.

The population would remain primarily gray, and the white squirrel would likely get eaten prior to adulthood.

The white squirrel would draw more predators to the area since it was more visible, and many gray squirrels would get eaten.

Answer 1

The population would remain primarily gray, and the white squirrel would likely get eaten prior to adulthood.

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Answer 2

C. The population would remain primarily gray, and the white squirrel would likely get eaten prior to adulthood. White squirrels wouldn't have a way to prevent being eaten considering the grey coloring hides them in the trees from predators