Two frog populations same species) living in two neighboring lakes sing slightly different courtship songs. Predict what likely happens to the songs of the two frog populations after increased irrigation makes the land between the two lakes wetter. Females prefer loud frogs to quieter frogs, but do not distinguish between the two slightly different songs. Assume that courtship song differences have a genetic basis.

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The increased irrigation making the land between the two lakes wetter will likely create a continuous habitat for the two frog populations. As they start mating with each other, their courtship songs will likely blend and become more similar over time.

Two Frog Populations Same Species) Living in Two Neighboring Lakes