In one butterfly species, the colors of individuals range from white to black, with many shades of gray in between. If the butterflies in a mountain population become more and more similar in color over several generations (for example, if most butterflies are the same shade of gray) , what kind of evolutionary force is likely acting on the population?
A) directional selection
B) disruptive selection
C) stabilizing selection
D) artificial selection
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q50: The change in one population due to
Q51: If two or more phenotypes in a
Q52: Natural selection selects for or against certain:
A)genotypes.
B)phenotypes.
C)gene
Q53: The male peacock's beautiful tail is really
Q54: The process by which allele frequencies are
Q56: The type of selection most likely to
Q57: The elaborate courtship displays common among animals
Q58: If the tallest and shortest individuals of
Q58: Suppose a new mutation that improves metabolic
Q59: When a species lives in a constant
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents