Question

sexual reproduction: variation = survival
the diagrams show a species of insect in their habitat in two different years. this species reproduces through sexual reproduction.
color of leaves in normal year
color of leaves in drought year

1. draw & drop an x over any individuals that you believe would not survive.
2. how did you pick which individual to put a cross over? explain why do you think some individuals wouldnt survive in this habitat?

Explanation:

In a normal year, green - colored insects blend well with green leaves for camouflage. In a drought year, when leaves turn a different color (pink - shown), yellow - colored insects may be more visible and at a disadvantage. So, in the drought - year image, yellow - colored insects are likely not to survive as they are more easily spotted by predators.

Answer:

1. In the "Color of leaves in drought year" image, put an 'X' over the yellow - colored insects.
2. Yellow - colored insects in the drought - year image are more likely to be seen by predators as they do not match the color of the leaves, reducing their chances of survival.