Which type of natural selection occurs when an intermediate phenotype is favored?
A)disruptive selection
B)directional selection
C)stabilizing selection
D)genetic drift selection
E)adaptive radiation

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Stabilizing selection occurs when an intermediate phenotype is favored, rather than extreme phenotypes. This results in a narrowing of the range of variations in a population, as individuals with phenotypes closer to the average are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Which Type of Natural Selection Occurs When an Intermediate Phenotype