A species of fox lives in the arctic where the ground is covered in white snow, most of the year, three arctic foxes hunt, rodents and other small mammals, while their predators include eagles, wolves, and polar bears and mutation, and it's DNA causes a box to have white fur rather than brown Given this information, would you classify this mutation as a harmful beneficial or neutral mutation would the fox more or less likely to survive explain your answer
In this scenario, the mutation that causes the arctic fox to have white fur instead of brown can be classified as a beneficial mutation. The white fur provides camouflage for the fox in its snowy habitat, making it less visible to predators such as eagles, wolves, and polar bears. This increased camouflage would likely make the fox more likely to survive in its environment, as it can more effectively hide from its predators while hunting for food. Therefore, the white fur mutation in the arctic fox can be seen as a beneficial adaptation that enhances the fox's chances of survival.
