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a fish species with little diversity exists in a single pond. a long - term drought causes the pond to dry out.
what is the likely result of natural selection in response to this environmental change?
a. there will be an increase in the fish population.
b. the fish species will go extinct.
c. the diversity of the fish species will increase.
d. the fish species will evolve into a species that can live on land.

Explanation:

The fish species has little diversity, so it lacks the genetic variation needed to adapt quickly to the new, dry - land environment. With no suitable habitat (the pond has dried out) and no ability to adapt rapidly, the species is likely to die out completely.

Answer:

B. The fish species will go extinct.