-Which statement best describes the mode of selection depicted in the figure?
A)stabilizing selection, changing the average color of the population over time
B)directional selection, favoring the average individual
C)directional selection, changing the average color of the population over time
D)disruptive selection, favoring the average individual

Question

-Which statement best describes the mode of selection depicted in the figure?
A)stabilizing selection, changing the average color of the population over time 
B)directional selection, favoring the average individual 
C)directional selection, changing the average color of the population over time 
D)disruptive selection, favoring the average individual

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Directional selection occurs when one extreme of a trait is favored, leading to a shift in the population's average trait value over time.

-Which Statement Best Describes the Mode of Selection Depicted in the Figure