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 declines.
Both white- and brown-furred rabbits decline.
The proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population increases.
Both white- and brown-furred rabbits increase.
The most likely scenario is that the proportion of white-furred rabbits in the population declines.
With a shorter winter due to the average temperature increase, the advantage of having white fur for camouflage in the snow diminishes. This could lead to predators being able to more easily spot and catch white-furred rabbits, causing their population to decline relative to the brown-furred rabbits who may have an advantage in the changing environment.