Question 7

(Multiple Choice)

For Galápagos marine iguanas, body size is not correlated with survival, but small iguanas can sprint faster than large iguanas. If a new predator species e.g., cats) that preferably catches and eats slower iguanas is introduced to the island, iguana body size is likely to in the absence of other factors; the iguanas would then be under selection.


A) increase; directional
B) decrease; directional
C) stay the same; stabilizing
D) decrease; stabilizing
E) increase; disruptive

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