In California, a species of salamanders were geographically separated over time. The group that lived in southern California relied heavily on large gold blotches on their skin that helped to camouflage them from predators. The group that lived along the coast adopted a color pattern that mimicked a poisonous, colorful newt common to that area. Instead of being camouflaged, these salamanders

advertised their colors. What type of selection process has occurred over time?

A. theoretical selection
B. artificial selection
C. experimental selection
D. natural selection


D

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