A rabbit population consists of animals that are either very dark on top or very light on top. The color pattern is not related to sex. No rabbit shows intermediate coloration (medium darkness). This pattern might result from
A) disruptive selection.
B) directional selection.
C) stabilizing selection.
D) sexual selection.

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Disruptive selection occurs when individuals with extreme traits have a higher fitness than those with intermediate traits. In this case, rabbits with very dark or very light coloration are more fit than those with intermediate coloration. This leads to the separation of the population into two distinct groups, with no individuals displaying intermediate coloration.

A Rabbit Population Consists of Animals That Are Either Very