With ____ selection(s),the intermediate form of a trait is favored.
A) stabilizing
B) directional
C) disruptive
D) frequent
E) none of these

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Stabilizing selection favors the intermediate form of a trait by selecting against extreme traits and reducing the amount of variation in a population. This means that individuals with average traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, resulting in a greater prevalence of intermediate forms of the trait in the population over time. Directional selection favors one extreme of a trait, while disruptive selection favors both extremes and can lead to the emergence of distinct subpopulations with different trait values. The term "frequent selection" is not a commonly recognized term in evolutionary biology.

With ____ Selection(s),the Intermediate Form of a Trait Is Favored