Ancestors of Giraffes with Shorter Necks Could Not Reach Branches

question 32

Multiple Choice

Ancestors of giraffes with shorter necks could not reach branches high up in trees for food.This led to ________ for giraffes with longer necks.

• A) stabilizing selection
• B) disruptive selection
• C) artificial selection
• D) sexual selection
• E) directional selection

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