As a Result of a Drought,the Average Size of a Bird's

question 104

Multiple Choice

As a result of a drought,the average size of a bird's beaks on Daphne Major increased.This is an example of:

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

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Definitions:

Reticular Layer

The deeper layer of the dermis in the skin, characterized by dense irregular connective tissue.

Papillary Layer

The outermost layer of the dermis, directly underneath the epidermis, characterized by its projections called papillae that contain capillaries and sensory neurons.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and connective tissue.

Hypodermis

Also known as subcutaneous tissue, it's an underlying layer of fat and connective tissue beneath the dermis.