The population of Anolis cristatellus that you analyzed lives in a shady, forest environment and A. cooki in an open, sunny envi
ronment. Are the results you obtained consistent with what Dr. Losos describes? A. No, there was not much difference in the two dewlap colors.
B. Yes, Anolis cristatellus has a brighter dewlap that's easier to see in a shady environment.
C. Yes, Anolis cooki has a brighter dewlap that blends in better with a sunny environment.
D. No, Anolis cooki has a darker dewlap that does not blend in well in a dark environment.
A. No, there was not much difference in the two dewlap colors.
Explanation:
Anolis is a kind of three-dwelling lizard, a reptile, which Is commonly found in tropics. One of its most studied traits is its dewlap. The dewlap may have several bright colors and may work as a signal to distinguish species. <em>Although Anolis </em>cooki and <em>Anolis cristatellus</em> represent two different species, they have the same dewlap color, as studied by Dr. Manuel Leal, a biologist at the University of Missouri.
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