Question

Explain why lizards with brown tails are more likely to be eaten by snakes than the lizards with blue tails.

Answer 1

Answer:

lizard tails with vivid blue reflectance evolved in communities with either weasel or snake predators, which can both detect blue wavelengths. However, lizard tail UV reflectance was much higher in populations with only snake predators, perhaps because snakes can detect UV, yet weasels cannot. Finally, a cryptic brown tail evolved on islands where birds are the primary lizard predator. Because birds have keen visual acuity, a brown, camouflaged tail may be more advantageous.

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