Evolutionary Mechanisms
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The area below the waterfall with pike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused a change in the phenotype of male guppies in the area above the waterfall?

    <p>Absence of selection pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of moving male guppies to the area above the waterfall?

    <p>Phenotypic change towards larger, more colorful guppies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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