Practice mode Evolution

In a bird population, both small-beaked and large-beaked individuals survive better than those with medium beaks because only very small and very large seeds are available. This is ____.

Correct answer A. disruptive selection

Explanation

Disruptive selection favours both extremes over the intermediate form. Over time it may split the population into two distinct groups and can contribute to speciation.

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