Biologists Discover That the Male Members of a Certain Species

Multiple Choice

Biologists discover that the male members of a certain species of lizard tend to have orange tails. These biologists are also aware that (a) there is vegetation in the area that can make animals' skin orange; (b) female members of the lizard species are attracted to the color orange; and (c) predators in the area have difficulty seeing the color orange. Based on what we know about evolutionary processes, which statement best describes the likely cause of the lizards' orange tails?

A) Female lizards are attracted to orange males.
B) Predators have difficulty seeing the color orange.
C) No factor explains the inheritance of the color orange; it is simply a random mutation.
D) The color orange likely results from a combination of factors, including the vegetation, the female preference, and the predator characteristics.