How does the sex ratio study in butterflies in the Samoan Islands demonstrate that important work in science often involves a sound theoretical base, good observational skills, good experimental design, and sometimes a bit of luck?

What will be an ideal response?


ANS:
Answers will vary, but should include mention of the Wolbachia bacterium infection, the fortuitous mutation that lead to resistance in the butterflies leading to a return to the expected 1:1 male:female ratio.

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