Based on Darwin’s ideas of descent with modification and natural selection, which observation would best support the idea that increased competition causes changes in a species?(1 point)

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A population of artic foxes develop a brown fur color as warmer temperatures reduce the number of days of snowfall in the area
A population of artic foxes develop a brown fur color as warmer temperatures reduce the number of days of snowfall in the area

A population of rattlesnake goes extinct as the water resources in their environment dry up during an extreme, prolonged drought
A population of rattlesnake goes extinct as the water resources in their environment dry up during an extreme, prolonged drought

A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season
A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season

A population of frogs develop greener skin after a hurricane blows away the white flowers in the environment
A population of frogs develop greener skin after a hurricane blows away the white flowers in the environment
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The observation that best supports the idea that increased competition causes changes in a species is:

A population of deer show an increase in antler size over time, which allows them to obtain more mates during mating season.

This observation highlights the role of competition for mates, which is a form of natural selection. The increase in antler size provides a competitive advantage in mating success, leading to changes in the population over time.