VULL Over many generations, the percentages of individuals in a population with different traits for
fur pattern changed.
Change in Fur Pattern over Time
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Fur Pattern
Percentage of
Population
Fur Pattern
Percentage of
Population
Solid light-color
25%
Solid light-color
5%
Spotted
50%
Spotted
15%
Solid dark-color
25%
Solid dark-color
80%
Which statement best explains this change in fur pattern in the population?
Mutations have occurred in individuals that changed dark-colored fur genes to light-colored fur genes
O Environmental conditions resulted in more dark-colored fur individuals avoiding predation
The spotted fur individuals produced a greater number of offspring than the light and dark-colored fur individuals
The light-colored fur individuals were better camouflaged while hunting prey during winter months
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