The scenario that is most likely is: The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.
As the average temperature increases and winters become shorter, the white-furred rabbits may face a disadvantage as their fur color makes them more visible to predators in a habitat with less snow cover. This could lead to a decline in the proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population, as they are more likely to be preyed upon compared to the brown-furred rabbits that blend better with the environment.
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)
• Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline.
• Both white- and brown-furred rabbits increase.
• The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.
• The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases.
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