Which of the following is the most likely explanation for a particular human population with a higher incidence of polydactyly (extra fingers/toes)than the human population as a whole?
A)directional selection
B)disruptive selection
C)founder effect
D)bottleneck effect

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The founder effect occurs when a small group of individuals becomes separated from a larger population and establishes a new population with a different gene pool. This can result in differences in frequencies of certain traits, including higher rates of polydactyly in the new population.

Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Explanation for a Particular