A Snowshoe Hare Produces a White Coat During the Winter

Multiple Choice

A snowshoe hare produces a white coat during the winter, allowing it to better hide from predators. As a result, it has thrived and over time a majority of snowshoe hares in the population also produce white coats. Based on this, which of the following statements are TRUE?

A) The white-coated hare has higher fitness than other hares that do not change coat color.
B) The white-coated hare has a competitive advantage in its environment.
C) The new population of hares resulted from natural selection.
D) The alleles for a white winter coat increased over time.