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Question #N136

A new study suggests that while many animals tend to stay in familiar habitats, a particular type of butterfly, the silver-studded blue, is more likely to flourish in new environments. These butterflies are often found in recently formed limestone quarries, which are sites of active industrial activity, rather than in traditional forest areas. The study goes on to say that the silver-studded blue's ability to thrive in these quarries may be because of the lack of predators and the abundance of food in these areas. What is the main idea of the passage?

The passage suggests that the silver-studded blue butterfly

A. is a common type of butterfly.

B. may be better suited to living in new environments than in traditional habitats.

C. is a species that is often found in limestone quarries.

D. is a species that is often preyed upon by other animals.

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Correct Answer is: B

The passage's main idea is that the silver-studded blue is a butterfly that is more likely to thrive in new environments. This is indicated by the fact that the butterflies are more commonly found in new limestone quarries than in traditional forest areas. The passage also states that the lack of predators and the abundance of food in the quarries may contribute to their success in these new environments.