Question

Iguanas are living in a relatively dry habitat. Genotypes and phenotypes for iguana feet can be seen above. The population of iguanas in the dry habitat contained individuals that did not have webbed feet. Over three generations, the phenotype of the iguanas changed although the habitat did not. The ratio of webbed to non-webbed feet changed over time from 100% not webbed:0% webbed to 50% not webbed: 50% webbed. Elaborate on the reason for the change in phenotype within the population.

Answer 1

Webbed footed iguanas migrated into the area. the ratio of we iguanas increased over the three generations.