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In the summer, the arctic fox appears brown because its cells produce a dark pigment. however, in the winter, the arctic fox appears white because the dark pigment is not produced. the color change is most likely due to the effect of

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To camouflage

Step-by-step explanation:

This trait was selected for because it led to better survival. In the winter the foxes would be white and blend in with the snow to hide from predators and in the summer they become darker to better blend in with the summer environment.

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