In tiger salamanders one phenotype is cannibalistic while another is not.Both are stable strategies.Which form of selection is best represented by this scenario?
A)stabilizing
B)directional
C)disruptive
D)proportional

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Disruptive selection favors extreme phenotypes and selects against intermediate phenotypes. In this scenario, the cannibalistic and non-cannibalistic phenotypes are extreme and stable strategies, indicating that disruptive selection is at play.

In Tiger Salamanders One Phenotype Is Cannibalistic While Another Is