Question 18

(Multiple Choice)

Data on survival of juvenile black-bellied seedcrackers as a function of beak size is shown in the accompanying figure.Given the relative survival rates of juvenile birds in terms of both the lower mandible width and length,this is a clear example of ________. Data on survival of juvenile black-bellied seedcrackers as a function of beak size is shown in the accompanying figure.Given the relative survival rates of juvenile birds in terms of both the lower mandible width and length,this is a clear example of ________.   A) directional selection B) stabilizing selection C) disruptive selection D) selection gradient


A) directional selection
B) stabilizing selection
C) disruptive selection
D) selection gradient

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