In One Butterfly Species, the Colors of Individuals Range from White

question 63

Multiple Choice

In one butterfly species, the colors of individuals range from white to black, with many shades of gray in between. If the butterflies in a mountain population become more and more similar in color over several generations (for example, if most butterflies are the same shade of gray) , what kind of evolutionary force is likely acting on the population?

• A)directional selection
• B)disruptive selection
• C)stabilizing selection
• D)artificial selection

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