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In a grassland ecosystem, a prolonged drought has caused depletion in food sources for a species of rabbit. Which of the following would allow for the population of rabbits to recover from the drought?
A) Genetically diverse population, with some rabbits able to survive with fewer water resources than usual
B) The population of rabbits must reduce its rate of reproduction to produce only the most fit offspring
C) Individuals of the rabbit population should have less genetic diversity to become more similar and evolve in the same direction
D) Individuals of the rabbit population must develop traits that make them better adapted to fewer water resources

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Genetically diverse population, with some rabbits able to survive with fewer water resources than usual

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