If a Population of Gallflies Occurred in an Area Where

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a population of gallflies occurred in an area where birds were present but parasitoid wasps were absent, which type of selection is most likely to affect gall size?

• A) stabilizing
• B) negative frequency-dependent
• C) directional
• D) disruptive

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