Propose an adaptive hypothesis as to why a spotted turtle has yellow spots on top of its shell, and provide two distinct approaches to determine if your hypothesis is correct. Is the yellow-spotted carapace an adaptation?
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The hypothesis could be that the yellow spots serve as camouflage to help the turtles avoid predation in the duckweed-containing habitats they inhabit. ** Show more…
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