2006-09-05 14:22:33 · 5 answers · asked by ☻Cool Beans☺ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Specifically, what happens to the skin for it to mutate.
2006-09-05 14:34:04 · update #1
Coloration in animals is dependant on the mating pair. There are many variations in cats from nearly one color to multi-colored spots and stripes. Visual recognition of a suitable mating partner is the most common determiner of sexual acceptance. Possible mates are determined visually. The time of sexual activity in cats is determined by smell.
Ultimately the result of this is a narrowing of possible sexual candidates and the emergence of a preferred visual appearance. That preference becomes the dominant appearance in all mating pairs. This is true for lions, tigers, and all other natural breeding pairs.
;-D Albinism still occurs in the wild. But it is not a preferred visual appearance and is not selected as a mating partner. In some species, the albino is killed or ignored to death by the parents.
2006-09-05 14:33:49 · answer #1 · answered by China Jon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1- Their skin is not striped. Their fur is.
2- They got striped fur just like we get our hair color. Some humans have to colors in their hair. I have brown hair with lighter streaks through it
2006-09-05 21:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. The ones with paisley could not hide as well during the hunt. They are earth toned instead of neon red for the same reason.
2006-09-05 21:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an evolutionary adaptation to their environment. It camoflages them well in tall grass.
2006-09-05 21:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by Billy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh how are we born with fingers and tows. Why is our skin colored the color it is?
Why is our hair brown/blond....etc, etc.
Genes
2006-09-05 21:28:18 · answer #5 · answered by aslongasitrocks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋