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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)
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases.
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.
Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline.
Both white- and brown-furred rabbits increase.
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The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.
Reason: Shorter winters mean less snow, so white rabbits are more visible to predators and have lower survival/reproductive success than brown rabbits, causing natural selection to favor brown fur.
Reason: Shorter winters mean less snow, so white rabbits are more visible to predators and have lower survival/reproductive success than brown rabbits, causing natural selection to favor brown fur.
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