Question

during a storm, an island reptile is transplanted to the mainland. which description predicts the most likely outcome for the island reptile? due to the island adaptations it got through speciation, the island reptile quickly adapts to mainland food sources. due to the island adaptations it got through speciation, the island reptile does not recognize mainland food sources. the island reptile is unable to compete with mainland reptiles for food sources. the island reptile adapts to the mainland and thrives in the new habitat.

Explanation:

Island reptiles adapt to local conditions through speciation. When moved to the mainland, they likely won't be able to compete with well - established mainland reptiles for food sources because they are adapted to island - specific conditions. Options about quick adaptation or thriving on the mainland are less likely as the mainland has different ecological pressures and competition.

Answer:

The island reptile is unable to compete with mainland reptiles for food sources.