Over time, average phenotypes become less common and the population becomes phenotypically more diverse as a result of ________ selection.
A) bimodal
B) directional
C) disruptive
D) stabilizing
E) disjointed

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Disruptive selection favors extreme phenotypes over intermediate phenotypes, which leads to a decrease in the frequency of intermediate phenotypes and an increase in the frequency of extreme phenotypes. This results in a more diverse population where the average phenotype becomes less common.

Over Time, Average Phenotypes Become Less Common and the Population