Survival of the Fittest

Starting Population:

Agent(s) of Evolution : Non-Random Mating

The starting population has a random variation in size as
well as colour. Non-Random mating occurs when
individuals select mates with the most desirable traits. In
this case it is a short height. The next generation of
dinosaurs will have shorter legs, necks, and tails.

1st Resulting Population(s):

Non-Random mating occurs when some individuals have

more opportunity to mate then others and thus, having to
opportunity to produce more offspring.

2nd

Agent(s) of Evolution : Mutation

Through mutation two short dinosaurs produce an offspring
with no tail
Resulting Population(s):

A mutation is a change in the nitrogenous sequences of

DNA that can resultin a variant form that may be
transmitted to subsequent generations.

Agent(s) of Evolution : Natural Selection

As the population increases, food and water become
scarce. The dinosaurs that are shorter have more access to
the plants and animals that live on the forest floor and
there for have a better chance at survival.

3rd Resulting Population(s)

Natural selection occurs when certain organisms
are better adapted to their environment then
others, and there for tend to survive and produce
more offspring.

4th

Agent(s) of Evolution : Gene Flow/Migration

Once the dark green population of dinosaurs that
Resulting Population(s) were living in that region emigrate. The result is
offspring that are lighter in colour.

Gene flow is the result of populations moving

around and the mixing of genetics from different
populations

5th Resulting Populations

Agent(s) of Evolution : Genetic Drift

The population of dinosaurs with tails start to die
unexpectedly. As a result only dinosaurs without
tails are left. This means that all of their offspring
will also not have tails.

Genetic drift is a random effect on biological

populations that remove genetic variation from a
population of living organisms.