A population of 2000 mice on an island includes 40% white-furred individuals, 50% brown-furred individuals, and 10% black-furred individuals. A storm hits the island and decimates the population, leaving about 100 individuals, of which 75 are brown and 25 are white. The fur color of this population remains stable at about 75% brown and 25% white over the next several generations. -‐has evolution occurred? If so, by what process(es)? -‐has natural selection occurred? Why or why not? ­‐Is the current population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium? yes no can't tell. Explain your answer

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