Which mode(s) of selection arise(s) when individuals at both extremes of the distribution have high fitness?
A) Stabilizing selection only
B) Directional selection only
C) Disruptive selection only
D) Both stabilizing and disruptive selection
E) Both directional and disruptive selection

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Disruptive selection occurs when individuals at both extremes of a trait distribution have higher fitness than individuals in the middle, leading to two distinct peaks in the distribution over time.

Which Mode(s) of Selection Arise(s) When Individuals at Both Extremes