Question

Based on what you know about anole morphology and the process of adaptation via natural selection, do you think it is possible for a generalist anole to be as adept as each of the specialist anole ecomorphs at living (for example: climbing, running, hunting, etc.) in the different island habitats? In other words, do you think it is possible for a single anole species to be as good at living on twigs as the twig ecomorph anoles, and as good at living on trunks as the trunk ecomorph anoles, and as good at living on the tops of trees as the trunk-crown ecomorph anoles, etc.?

Answer 1

According to the natural selection model of evolution proposed by the Darwin the nature selects the fittest species. The character or traits that is suitable with the change in environment plays an important role in the survival of a particular species.The species of anoles in this case adapt to the changing environment. To maintain the continuity of the species these anoles acquires various characters of adaptation which helps these anoles to survive such as the some species of anoles are as good to living on Twigs, ecomorph anoles as the environmental condition or may be due to the competition by the other species these anoles are adapted to live in on the twigs. there are both biotic and abiotic factors which determine the the adaptation or the direction of evolution. In different Islands habitats there are different environment conditions that is different range of temperature heat and precipitation.These different environmental conditions leads to different variations and adaptations.Yes it is possible for a single anole species to be as good at living on Twigs as the twig ecomorph anoles and as good at living on trunk as the ecomorph anoles and as good at living on tops of trees as the trunk crown ecomorph anoles. different environmental condition and inter specific as well as intra specific brings variations and adaptation in the characters and features of anoles.
Hence the statement is totally justified.