Although There Appears to Be Considerable Variability in Lengths of Necks

question 5

Multiple Choice

Although there appears to be considerable variability in lengths of necks in a population of giraffes,the fossil record shows a definite shift to longer necks over the course of time.What is the most likely conclusion about the shift to longer necks? 

• A) The population is undergoing stabilizing natural selection. 
• B) The population is undergoing directional natural selection. 
• C) The population is undergoing discontinuous natural selection. 
• D) The population is undergoing diversifying natural selection.

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