Asked by
Rafsan Jahangir
on Dec 07, 2024Verified
A finch species has evolved to have two types of beaks, small or large. There are no birds with medium-sized beaks. This mode of natural selection is represented by which letter(s) in the accompanying figure?
A) A only
B) B only
C) C only
D) A and C
E) B and C
Natural Selection
A major mechanism of evolution: the differential survival and reproduction of individuals of a population based on differences in shared, heritable traits. Outcome of environmental pressures.
Disruptive Selection
An evolutionary process that favors individuals at both extremes of a trait distribution over the average phenotype.
Finch Species
Refers to various types of finches, small to medium-sized passerine birds, known for their diversity in beak shapes and sizes, which reflect their dietary preferences.
- Recognize different types of natural selection (e.g., stabilizing, directional, disruptive).
Verified Answer
AE
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of natural selection (e.g., stabilizing, directional, disruptive).