A Shift in Moth Frequency from More Light and Less

question 111

Multiple Choice

A shift in moth frequency from more light and less dark to more dark and less light is an example of what type of selection?

• A) stabilizing
• B) directional
• C) disruptive
• D) frequent
• E) mutational

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