A species of fox lives in the Arctic where the ground is covered in white snow. Most of the year, the Arctic fosses hunt rodents and other small mammals, while their predators include eagles, wolves and polar bears. A mountain, a mutation and is DNA causes foxes to have white Fur rather than brown. Given this information, would you classify this mutation as harmful beneficial or natural mutation?
The mutation that causes the Arctic foxes to have white fur instead of brown can be classified as a beneficial mutation. In the Arctic environment where the ground is covered in white snow most of the year, having white fur provides camouflage and helps the foxes blend in with their surroundings, making it easier for them to hunt without being detected by predators. This adaptation increases the foxes' chances of survival and passing on their genes to future generations, making it a beneficial mutation in their environment.
