Question

Owls (primary predators of rock pocket mice) are nocturnal visual predators that are able to distinguish effectively between dark and light colors in low-light conditions,

Which of the following best explains the relationship between coat color and predation rate in the rock pocket mouse population on the lava flow rocks with
respect to the different coat color
phenotypes?

Answer 1

Answer: A dark coat color provides camouflage to mice on the lava flow rocks; therefore, mice with dark coats have a lower predation rate in that habitat.