A population of birds colonizes an area and eats seeds in that locale.Over the course of evolution,the variability of birds eating seeds has decreased and the birds become more efficient at converting seeds into energy.Likely,______ selection has been operating,and has caused a(n)_______ in the carrying capacity.

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Stabilizing selection reduces variability by favoring the average traits, leading to increased efficiency. This efficiency can increase the carrying capacity as resources are used more effectively.

A Population of Birds Colonizes an Area and Eats Seeds