A certain species of land snail exists as either a cream color or a solid brown color. Intermediate individuals are relatively rare. Which of the following terms best describes this?

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Disruptive selection occurs when extreme values for a trait are favored over intermediate values, leading to two distinct phenotypes, such as the cream and brown colors in the snails.

A Certain Species of Land Snail Exists as Either a Cream