In a Population of Lizards, the Average and Long Length

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a population of lizards, the average and long length tails are selected against and the short tails 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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