Question

the diagram shows light - and dark - colored beetles that live on a tree.
predator and prey relationship
which result is most likely to occur to the beetle population due to predation over time?
a the number of light - colored beetles in the population will increase.
b there will be more dark - colored beetles than light - colored beetles.

Explanation:

In a predator - prey relationship, beetles that are better camouflaged (dark - colored in this case) are less likely to be eaten by the bird (predator). Over time, natural selection will favor the dark - colored beetles as they have a higher survival rate. Light - colored beetles are more visible to the predator (bird) and will be preyed upon more frequently. So, the number of dark - colored beetles will increase relative to light - colored beetles.

Answer:

B. There will be more dark - colored beetles than light - colored beetles.