Question

1. the snowshoe hare often molts, or sheds its fur, during different seasons, going from a reddish brown to a white fur color. the graphs show both the change in coat color in one population of snowshoe hares and the average snow coverage during two periods of the year. percentage of white hares over time snow coverage over time

Explanation:

The snowshoe hare's fur - color change to white in winter when there is snow coverage provides camouflage, which gives it a survival advantage and increases the likelihood of successful reproduction. This is an example of an adaptation through natural selection. The other options are not supported by the information given. Mating choice is not the reason for fur - color change, natural selection does not directly cause mutations during seasonal changes related to food abundance, and fur - color change is not related to sexual maturity in the described context.

Answer:

Hares with seasonal changes in fur color have a survival advantage and are more likely to successfully reproduce.