Compare and contrast directional, stabilizing, disruptive, and balancing selection.
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This can happen in response to environmental changes or selective pressures. For example, if a population of birds lives in an area with larger seeds, individuals with larger beaks may be favored over those with smaller beaks, leading to an increase in the Show more…
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