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In Biology / High School | 2025-07-07

Which type of selection occurs when a population experiences a shift in diversity toward the larger organisms?

A. stabilizing selection
B. directional selection
C. disruptive selection
D. adaptive selection

Asked by kenzielee0508

Answer (1)

Directional selection is the process where larger organisms in a population have higher fitness and reproduce more successfully, leading to an increase in size over time. This differs from stabilizing and disruptive selection, which focus on average traits and extremes, respectively. Understanding these selections helps explain how traits evolve in populations. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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