Question

Snowshoe hares have large hind feet that prevent them from sinking into soft snow. Their brown coats turn white in the winter to blend in with the snow. These hares have adapted in order to survive and reproduce in their snowy environment. What is this an example of?

A. fitness
B. overproduction
C. variation
D. competition

Answer 1

Answer:

A. fitness

Explanation:

Fitness, also known as 'evolutionary fitness', refers to the ability of one species/population/individual to survive and reproduce in its environment. Fitness is a fundamental concept in the evolutionary theory proposed by Darwin, because this concept highlights the importance of natural selection as the key mechanism by which evolution occurs. Fitness can be measured as the success of passing genes associated with specific phenotypic traits to the next generation.