A Certain Species of Butterfly Varies in Color from White

question 3

Multiple Choice

A certain species of butterfly varies in color from white to dark blue. The birds found in the same area feed on the white or lightly colored butterflies, leaving butterflies that are darkly colored. This may result in what type of selection?

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

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Definitions:

Autonomic Changes

Adjustments in the autonomic nervous system that regulate bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

James-Lange Theory

The James-Lange Theory proposes that emotional experiences result from our interpretations of bodily reactions to stimuli, suggesting that we feel sad because we cry, angry because we strike, or afraid because we tremble.

Autonomic Arousal

The activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can induce physiological responses such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Actions

The process or state of acting or being active, often referring to physical movements or behaviors by an individual or group.