A Species of Small Lizard Has Three Color Forms,pale Gray,brown,and

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A species of small lizard has three color forms,pale gray,brown,and black.In its original range,the colors of the rocky environment were mixed from pale gray to very dark,and the population had an even mix of all three color forms.The blending of colors with their environment helps the lizards hide from predators.A group of these lizards ended up on an island with all gray rocks.Eventually,only gray lizards remained.This is an example of

• A) artificial selection.
• B) mutation.
• C) diversifying selection.
• D) directional selection.
• E) stabilizing selection.

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Definitions:

Out-group

A social group to which an individual does not identify or belong, often viewed as distinct or oppositional to one's in-group.

In-group

denotes a social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member, often leading to preference and loyalty towards fellow group members.

Secondary Group

A group that is relatively large in number and not as intimate or long in duration as a primary group.

Primary Groups

Small, close-knit, and usually long-term social groups in which members share deep, personal, and enduring relationships.