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Polar bears are well adapted to the Arctic environment due to their white

fur coats. Which statement BEST explains why white coat color was

possibly favored by natural selection over other coat colors?

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answer: white fur works as a camouflage against the white snow, allowing polar bears an advantage when hunting for food and hiding from predators

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