A Population of Birds Colonizes an Area and Eats Seeds

question 74

Multiple Choice

A population of birds colonizes an area and eats seeds in that locale.Over the course of evolution,the variability of birds eating seeds has decreased and the birds become more efficient at converting seeds into energy.Likely,______ selection has been operating,and has caused a(n) _______ in the carrying capacity.

• A) disruptive;increase
• B) disruptive;decrease
• C) stabilizing;increase
• D) stabilizing;decrease
• E) directional;decrease

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