Most Starlings Produce Four to Five Eggs in Each Clutch

question 35

Multiple Choice

Most starlings produce four to five eggs in each clutch. Starlings producing fewer or more than this have reduced fitness. Which of the following terms best describes this situation?

• A) directional selection
• B) stabilising selection
• C) disruptive selection
• D) sexual selection

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