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?

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Natural selection has occurred, as the salamanders developed traits that increased their survival in their respective environments.

In California, a Species of Salamanders Were Geographically Separated Over