Many insects do not see into the red color range, and as a result, many insect-pollinated flowers are colors other than red e.g., purple and yellow). This flower coloration would be considered an)
A) mutation.
B) mistake.
C) adaptation.
D) selection.
E) competition.

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Because of their color, flowers are likely to be pollinated and thus pass on their genes. The color trait thus confers an advantage and is an adaptation. There may be more than one gene that codes for this trait.

Many Insects Do Not See into the Red Color Range