In an ecosystem, the average temperature increases, causing a shorter winter. There are two varieties of rabbits in this area, white-furred rabbits and brown-furred rabbits. Which scenario is most likely? (1 point) Responses The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines. The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines. Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline. Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline. The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases. The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases. Both white- and brown-furred rabbits increase.
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The most likely scenario is: The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.
As the average temperature increases and winters are shorter, the environment may favor the brown-furred rabbits over the white-furred rabbits. White fur provides camouflage in snowy conditions, so with less snow and shorter winters, brown-furred rabbits would likely have better survival and reproductive success, leading to a decline in the proportion of white-furred rabbits.
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