Scientists observed a species of insect in one location and collected data on the coloration of the individual insects. Many years
later, the scientists again collected data on the coloration of the same species in the same location. They noticed a change in the
color of the insects, as shown in the graph.
Number of Insects
of 6 Answered
Changes in Insect Color
second observation
Lighter
What could explain the change in the insects' coloration over time?

OA. The population of the insect decreased.

OB. The color of the surroundings changed.

OC. Females started to prefer darker males.

OD. A new color of predator was introduced.