Question

The ability to grow differently colored fur based on the season provides Arctic foxes with a selective advantage. What do you think that is

Answer 1

Answer:

This is known as Phenotypic plasticity, the artic fox has the advantage of being able able to hunt rodents, birds and fish

Explanation:

Phenotypic plasticity can be explained as the changes in the behavior, morphology, physiology of an organism such as the artic fox in response to their unique habitat. It tells us how the artic fox is able to cope with the variations in it's environment.

Their natural hues helps them to blend into snow and ice since it is white. When there's a change in season, their fur or coat also changes as well to a brown or grey color that gives it cover when it is among rocks and plants.

These colorings gives them an advantage and help them to hunt rodents, birds and fishes.