Most animals do not have harmful inherited traits because natural selection tends to eliminate genes that are detrimental to survival and reproduction. Over time, individuals with harmful traits are less likely to pass on their genes, resulting in a population with fewer harmful inherited traits. Additionally, genetic variability and recombination during reproduction help dilute the prevalence of harmful traits in offspring.
Only if the spine doesn't get stuck in their throat.
A cactus inherits traits related to its physical appearance, growth habit, and ability to adapt to specific environmental conditions from its parents. These traits can include its size, shape, spines, and overall resilience to drought and extreme temperatures.
i think the wax just helps it from getting harmed from the harmful rays of the heat it lives in
To determine if evolution by natural selection is occurring in a cactus population, you would need to observe changes in the heritable traits of the cacti over time, caused by differences in survival and reproduction. This would indicate that certain traits are being favored, leading to a shift in the genetic makeup of the population.
No, it is not safe to eat Red flower flat leaf Florida cactus as it may have spines and potentially harmful chemicals. It is best to avoid consuming any type of cactus unless you are certain it is edible.
Yes, Christmas cactus is not considered toxic to cats, but ingesting large amounts may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. It is still best to keep it out of reach of pets to prevent any potential issues.
Various species of prickly pear and cholla Claret cup cactus Hedgehog cactus Peyote Rainbow cactus Corncob cactus Living rock cactus Button cactus Eagle claw cactus (aka Turk's head cactus) Fish hook barrel cactus Pincushion cactus Strawberry cactus several others
No, a cactus does not have a thorn. A cactus has spines.
cactus and cactus water
A cactus candy is simply a candied cactus
Positive selection refers to the process in which advantageous traits are favored and passed on to future generations, leading to an increase in their frequency in a population. Purifying selection, on the other hand, eliminates harmful or deleterious traits from a population, reducing their frequency over time. In essence, positive selection promotes the spread of beneficial traits, while purifying selection removes harmful traits from a population.