Part b: which phrase from the paragraph best supports the answer to part a?.

This graph represents four ecosystems. each ecosystem has a different number of species, adding to its biodiversity. different colors represent different species. which statements correctly summarize the data depicted by the graph? 1. ecosystem d has more biodiversity than ecosystem c. 2. ecosystem b has more biodiversity than all the other ecosystems. 3. ecosystem a has more biodiversity than ecosystem b but less biodiversity than ecosystem c. 4. ecosystem b has more biodiversity than ecosystems c and d but less biodiversity than ecosystem a. 5. ecosystem a has more biodiversity than ecosystem c but less biodiversity than ecosystem b.

Apopulation of deer mice was introduced into a desert ecosystem. being dark-colored, the deer mice stood out in the sand and were easy prey for predators. over a few years, the color of the mice changed from dark brown to light brown. what role does natural selection play in this example? a. the change of color camouflaged them, which them hunt better. b. the change of color enabled them to regulate their body temperature. c. the change of color allowed them to hide better from predators. d. the change of color made their bodies tolerant to the harsh desert sand. e. the change of color allowed them to deflect the excessive heat.

Saul reaches out to grab a pot of boiling water and something in his body sends a sensation to his brain to warn him of the heat coming from the handle. what organ is responsible for protecting saul from the heat?