When a species lives in a constant environment for a long time, the ʺaverage typeʺ of individual may have the best chance of surviving and producing the most offspring. What type of selection is occurring?
A) Sexual
B) Stabilizing
C) Artificial
D) Disruptive
E) Directional

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Stabilizing selection occurs when the environment is constant and unchanging, favoring the average individuals within a population. This type of selection tends to reduce variation around the average phenotype and maintains the status quo for the traits in the population.

When a Species Lives in a Constant Environment for a Long