Diffusion occurs because of the movement of molecules from
the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration. This
movement of molecules occurs due to a thermal motion. Diffusion normally occurs
between two compartments having difference in concentration. In case of fluid
it moves from the region of higher concentration to the region of concentration
until a balance is reached. The process of diffusion is very important for the
humans as well. The oxygen that humans breathe in gets diffused with the blood.
Answer:
C. Both light tan and dark tan body color provided an advantage to the crabs on this beach, but not necessarily in other crab habitats.
Explanation:
The changes in the number of light tan and dark tan body color of crabs that occured can be described as a diversifying or disruptive selection.
This disruptive selection occurs when individuals with extreme traits on both ends of the spectrum become selected against individuals of ntermediate or medium traits.
In the case of the crab, their environment favors the selection of both extreme values as against those intermediate individuals, as both light tan and dark tan body color of the crabs gives them advantage over others in this particular environment. This may only be obtainable in this environment or similar beach environment with the same settings and conditions.
