Imagine that a species of bird with an intermediate beak size becomes two separate species with large and small beaks. This is an example of:

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Disruptive selection occurs when individuals with intermediate traits are selected against, leading to the formation of two distinct groups with different traits. In this case, the individuals with intermediate beak sizes were selected against, leading to the formation of two separate species with large and small beaks.

Imagine That a Species of Bird with an Intermediate Beak