Which statement best describes the mode of selection depicted in the figure?
A) stabilizing selection, changing the average color of the population over time
B) directional selection, favoring the average individual
C) directional selection, changing the average color of the population over time
D) disruptive selection, favoring the average individual

Question

Which statement best describes the mode of selection depicted in the figure? 
A) stabilizing selection, changing the average color of the population over time 
B) directional selection, favoring the average individual 
C) directional selection, changing the average color of the population over time 
D) disruptive selection, favoring the average individual

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph shows a shift in the distribution curve towards the darker end, indicating that over time, the population has evolved to have a darker average color. This is a clear example of directional selection, where the environment favors individuals with a certain trait, in this case, darker coloration.

Which Statement Best Describes the Mode of Selection Depicted in the Figure