A population of dark-colored beetles and light-colored beetles live in an ecosystem. Due to a change in the climate, the bark of the trees on which the beetles live becomes darker. The light-colored beetles become easy prey for birds. Which statement best predicts and describes the beetle population after several generations?
A.
There will be more dark-colored beetles because they will be better able to survive and reproduce than the light-colored beetles.
B.
There will be more light-colored beetles because they will be able to reproduce more quickly than the dark-colored beetles.
C.
There will be more dark-colored beetles because they will need fewer resources than the light-colored beetles.
D.
There will be more light-colored beetles because they will not have as much competition as the dark-colored beetles.
