According to Figure 8.5b,when K=7,the red wolf appears to be primarily genetically composed of which canids?
A) Domestic dog and Eurasian wolves
B) Western coyote and Eurasian wolves
C) Western coyote and western grey wolves
D) Western coyote and domestic dog

Question

According to Figure 8.5b,when K=7,the red wolf appears to be primarily genetically composed of which canids? 
A) Domestic dog and Eurasian wolves 
B) Western coyote and Eurasian wolves 
C) Western coyote and western grey wolves 
D) Western coyote and domestic dog

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When K=7, the red wolf appears to be primarily genetically composed of the western coyote and western grey wolves, as indicated by the two main clusters on the graph. The other options are not as strongly represented in the genetic makeup of the red wolf at this value of K.