Question 10 of 13 - Agistrodon piscivorus are a semiaquatic venomous snake spacios found all over the southeastern United States, including Florida. They can be
freshwater habitats but are most common in cypress swamps, river floodplains, and heavily-vegetated wetlands. Their coloration is highly variable: they can be
beautifully marked with dark cross bands on a brown and yellow ground color or completely brown or black. Their color is specifically controlled by 4 genes. The more
dominant alleles create more banding and the more recessive alleles create a more solid scale color.
Solid Brown
Brown with Dark Bands
In heavily-vegetated wetlands solid colored individuals are more difficult for predators, like hawks, to locate. Which genotype below would be most successful in
the heavily-vegetated wetlands?
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