Question

a population bottleneck is often caused by _______. colonlzatlon of a new habitat new mutations that arise in a population a natural disaster introduction of individuals from a different population need help? review these concept resources.

Explanation:

A population bottleneck occurs when a population's size is suddenly reduced. Natural disasters like earthquakes, floods can kill a large number of individuals in a population, leading to a bottleneck. Colonization of a new habitat, new mutations, and introduction of individuals from a different population do not typically cause the sudden and drastic reduction in population size characteristic of a bottleneck.

Answer:

C. a natural disaster