The type of selection most likely to act on a well-adapted population in a relatively constant environment is
A) directional.
B) disruptive.
C) stabilizing.
D) nonrandom.
E) artificial.

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Stabilizing selection is most likely to act on a well-adapted population in a relatively constant environment because it favors the average individuals in the population, thus maintaining the status quo and reducing variation.

The Type of Selection Most Likely to Act on a Well-Adapted