Which of the following is most likely to result in the formation of two distinct species?
A) directional selection
B) stabilizing selection
C) disruptive selection
D) genetic drift
E) bottleneck effect

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Disruptive selection, unlike the other options, directly encourages the divergence within a population by favoring individuals at both extremes of a trait over those with intermediate traits. This can lead to the formation of two distinct groups within the population that may eventually become separate species if the divergence continues over time.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Result in the Formation