Suppose that in a species of beetle, individuals that are larger than average are good at catching large prey, whereas individuals that are much smaller than average are better at avoiding being preyed on.Individuals with intermediate phenotypes are not good at either task.This is an example of _______ selection.
A) stabilizing
B) directional
C) purifying
D) relaxed
E) diversifying

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This scenario describes diversifying (or disruptive) selection, where extreme values for a trait are favored over intermediate values. This leads to a split in the population into two distinct groups, each adapted to different strategies or environments.

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