In a Population of Birds, the Average Beak Size Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a population of birds, the average beak size is selected against and the large and small sized beaks are selected for. This is an example of

• A) directional selection.
• B) disruptive selection.
• C) stabilizing selection.
• D) natural selection.
• E) balanced polymorphism.

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