Black-bellied seedcrackers have either small beaks (better for eating soft seeds) or large beaks (better for hard seeds). There are no seeds of intermediate hardness; therefore, which kind of selection acts on beak size in seedcrackers?
A. Stabilizing selection
B. Directional selection
C. Disruptive selection

Respuesta :

Disruptive Selection.

Explanation:

  • Disruptive selection is also known as Diversifying selection.
  • Disruptive selection helps in determining the changes which is seen in population genetics,
  • The disruptive selection favours those individuals which have the smallest and largest values of the trait or characteristics.
  • These individuals possess the highest fitness.
  • The individuals which have an intermediate values have lower fitness.
  • The example of Disruptive selection is seen in Male lazuli buntings Feather colour which is also kown as Passerina amoena.
  • Passerina amoena is a bird species which is native to North America.

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