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What type of selection was observed in the experiment with guppies?
What type of selection was observed in the experiment with guppies?
- Directional selection (correct)
- Sexual selection
- Disruptive selection
- Stabilizing selection
What favored male guppies in the area below the waterfall?
What favored male guppies in the area below the waterfall?
- Large and colorful appearance to attract mates
- Small and drab-colored appearance to avoid detection by pike (correct)
- Aggressive behavior towards other guppies
- Ability to swim against the current
What caused a change in the phenotype of male guppies in the area above the waterfall?
What caused a change in the phenotype of male guppies in the area above the waterfall?
- Introduction of a new predator
- Absence of selection for small and drab-colored traits (correct)
- Genetic mutation
- Competition with other fish species
In the experiment with guppies, which area experienced natural selection favoring small and drab-colored male guppies?
In the experiment with guppies, which area experienced natural selection favoring small and drab-colored male guppies?
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What caused a change in the phenotype of male guppies in the area above the waterfall?
What caused a change in the phenotype of male guppies in the area above the waterfall?
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What was the impact of moving male guppies to the area above the waterfall?
What was the impact of moving male guppies to the area above the waterfall?
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