In a beetle population, the number of green beetles is more than blue and red beetles. Give a reason behind this situation.

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(N/A) The primary reason for this situation is $Natural \text{ } Selection$. Green beetles are better adapted to their environment (e.g., green leaves) as they are camouflaged from predators. Consequently, they survive more frequently and reproduce more successfully than blue or red beetles, leading to an increase in their population over generations.

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