Question

You notice that some squirrels in your neighborhood have a much darker coat color than most of the other squirrels. is this darker color an adaptation?
a. you can't know unless you know the coat color of the dark squirrel's parents.
b. the trait is only an adaptation if it gives the squirrels an advantage in their habitat.
c. yes, all variations are adaptations.
d. no, adaptations are traits developed when they're needed to help an organism survive.

Answer 1

The trait is only an adaptation if it gives the squirrels an advantage in their habitat.