[Campbell Biology P.560] According to Figure 24.6b, which statement accurately reflects the ... | Practice Question

According to Figure 24.6b, which statement accurately reflects the escape acceleration and survival rate of mosquitofish?

  • A: Mosquitofish from ponds with predators have a higher escape acceleration and a higher survival rate when predators are present, compared to those from ponds without predators.
  • B: Mosquitofish from ponds without predators show higher escape acceleration than those from predator-present ponds.
  • C: The survival rate of mosquitofish from predator-absent ponds is higher in the presence of predators than that of mosquitofish from predator-present ponds.
  • D: Escape acceleration is directly proportional to the survival rate with predators for all mosquitofish populations.

Explanation

Figure 24.6b clearly illustrates that mosquitofish from ponds with predators exhibit greater escape acceleration and a higher survival rate when exposed to predators compared to mosquitofish from predator-absent ponds. The first bar chart shows escape acceleration, with 'Source pond: predators present' being significantly higher than 'Source pond: no predators'. The second bar chart, 'Survival rate with predators', also shows 'Source pond: predators present' having a much higher survival rate than 'Source pond: no predators'.