Suppose a Small Population of Deer Is Introduced to an Island

question 49

Short Answer

Suppose a small population of deer is introduced to an island. All of the original males have 6 to 10 points on their antlers, and the average male has 8 points. After several generations, if most males have antlers with 10 points and no males have 6 points, the population has undergone__________ selection.

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