Question

Which of the following best describes a heritable adaptation brought about by natural selection?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Snowshoe hares change their fur from white to brown to match their summer habitats.

Explanation:

The gene to change the fur color is passed on generation to generation, so the hares can survive in both winter and summer time.

Answer 2

Answer:

The snowshoe hares change their fur from white to brown to match their warm summer habitats.

Explanation:

Natural selection are individuals with traits that are beneficial in the given enviroment. The perfect example would be the snowshoe hares. They can change their coats from brown to white depending on the season of year. This allows them to blend in with their enviroment and stay hidden from predators.