The Fossil Record Shows a Strong and Persistent Trend of Decreased

question 53

Multiple Choice

The fossil record shows a strong and persistent trend of decreased size of a mussel.What is the most likely cause of this phenomenon?

• A) Genetic drift
• B) Mutation
• C) Stabilizing selection
• D) Disruptive selection
• E) Directional selection

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