Biology, 23.03.2020 16:45, charnaetoney13

In a hypothetical South American bird species, 95% of individuals have red feathers, and 5% have brilliant purple plumage. On the nearest oceanic island, all birds of this species are purple. Which of the following phenomena is the most likely explanation for this pattern?
a. founder effect
b. plate tectonics
c. atavism
d. homoplasy

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