Which type of selection DECREASES overall variability in the specific trait?
A)directional selection
B)disruptive selection
C)natural selection
D)stabilizing selection

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Stabilizing selection decreases the overall variability in the specific trait by favoring intermediate phenotypes, while selecting against extreme phenotypes. This results in a narrowing of the range of phenotypes in a population and a reduction in overall variability.

Which Type of Selection DECREASES Overall Variability in the Specific