Question

How did New Zealand's early ecology affect which traits were selected for/against in the kakapo's ancestors?

Answer 1

Answer:

Hairy skin which helps kakapo's ancestors to live in harsh climate of New Zealand.

Explanation:

New Zealand's early ecology greatly affected the population of kakapo's ancestors because the environmental conditions for kakapo's ancestors are favourable and there is no invasive species which reduces the population of kakapo's ancestors near to extinction. The traits that were selected for the kakapo's ancestors provides ability to live and survive in the temperate and subtropical climates of New Zealand. The flightless trait in this bird is also responsible for its extinction because this bird can't run away from their predators.