Question

in a garden with trees and shrubs, green and pink katydids were observed. over time, birds started feeding on the katydids. which two statements describe what will eventually happen to the population of the katydids?
the population of pink katydids will decrease
the population of green katydids will decrease
the population of green katydids will increase
the population of pink katydids will increase
the population of both pink and green katydids will be equal

Explanation:

In a garden with greenery (trees and shrubs), green katydids have a camouflage advantage over pink katydids. Birds, which are predators, will more easily spot pink katydids (due to their color contrast with the green environment) and prey on them. As a result, the pink katydid population will face higher predation pressure. Meanwhile, green katydids, being better camouflaged, will have a higher survival rate. Over time, with more green katydids surviving to reproduce, their population will increase.

Answer:

The population of pink katydids will decrease. The population of green katydids will increase.