There are two species of freshwater shrimp that are introduced to a pond. The first species, Caridina cantonensis, is brightly colored with red and white stripes. The second species, Caridina multidentata, is more mottled drab in coloration. Fish have an easier time finding and eating Caridina cantonensis due to their bright colors. When each of these species reproduce they produce about 100 offspring, but only 30% Caridina cantonensis offspring survive to reproductive age, while 75% Caridina multidentata offspring survive to reproductive age.
A. In this situation what is natural selection selecting for?
B. In this situation what is natural selection selecting against?
C. How do you predict this population will evolve?
D. Identify how each of the listed conditions from the above scenario that influence natural selection. Population must have variation. Some variations are favorable More offspring are produced than survive Those that survive have favorable traits Differential reproductive success