Pocket Mice Natural Selection

Explore the principles of natural selection, evolution, and population genetics through this interactive simulation featuring pocket mice and the MC1R gene. Watch in real-time as owl predation drives changes in allele frequencies across multiple generations, demonstrating how environmental factors shape the evolution of coat color in mouse populations. -Run a natural selection simulation with mice and owl predators-Trigger a volcanic eruption to change the environment from sandy to dark lava rock-Adjust the number of hunting owls to control selection pressure-Set the starting allele frequency before running the simulation-Watch allele frequencies change in real-time across generations