Squirrels in different areas can have a range of fur colors including gray, brown, and black. For a number of years, the majority of squirrels in North America have had a gray fur color. Scientists have recently observed an increase in squirrels with black fur color from 0-5 percent of the squirrel population to as much as 25 percent of the squirrel population in some areas. Part A
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Which statement best describes how squirrels with gray fur color and squirrels with black fur color have adapted to these areas in recent years?
A
Squirrels with gray fur color have adapted traits that are better suited for these areas than the traits in squirrels with black fur color.
B
Squirrels with black fur color have adapted traits that are better suited for these areas than the traits in squirrels with gray fur color.
C
Squirrels with gray fur color and squirrels with black fur color have adapted equally to living in these areas.
D
Squirrels with gray fur color and squirrels with black fur color both have adapted traits that are less suited to living in these areas.