[Campbell Biology P.525] According to Figure 22.12 and its caption, what is illustrated as a... | Practice Question

According to Figure 22.12 and its caption, what is illustrated as an example of evolutionary adaptation?

  • A: The process of artificial selection leading to new species.
  • B: Camouflage in two different moth species adapted to their specific environments.
  • C: How environmental changes always cause new species to arise.
  • D: The uniform appearance of moths across diverse geographical locations.

Explanation

Figure 22.12's caption directly states: 'Camouflage as an example of evolutionary adaptation. Related species of moths have diverse shapes and colors that evolved in different environments, as seen in this dead-leaf moth Oxytenis modestia in Peru a and buff-end moth Phalera bucephala in Scotland b .' This precisely describes option B.