Adapting to Extreme Hurricanes: The Evolution of Silver Key Anoles

Where did the study of animal adaptation take place that led to a significant discovery?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The Caribbean

• The Galapagos Islands

What natural events triggered the study of lizard evolution in the Caribbean?

• Hurricanes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

What specific trait of the Silver Key anoles was primarily studied?

• Diet

• Vocalization

• Grip and speed

• Coloration

What was the primary purpose of Anthony's baseline study?

• To track migration patterns

• To measure physical traits

• To observe mating behaviors

• To document lizard diet

What was the reaction of other experts to Anthony's hypothesis about the lizards' survival?

• They were enthusiastic

• They were indifferent

• They were skeptical

• They were supportive

How did the hurricanes affect the physical traits of the lizards?

• Smaller body size

• Enhanced jumping ability

• Bigger feet and longer front legs

• Increased tail length

How did the lizards adapt to the hurricane conditions according to the study?

• By hiding in burrows

• By developing bigger feet and longer legs

• By migrating to other islands

• By changing their diet

What unusual method did Anthony use to simulate hurricane conditions?

• A water hose

• A leaf-blower

• A wind tunnel

• A vacuum cleaner

What did the hurricanes Irma and Maria serve as in the study of lizard evolution?

• A selective event

• A control variable

• A confounding variable

• An observational error

What does the rapid evolution of the lizards indicate about the impact of climate change?

• It accelerates evolutionary changes

• It has no significant impact

• It stabilizes ecosystems

• It decreases biodiversity