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Which type of selection favors the survival of individuals with intermediate phenotypes?
Which type of selection favors the survival of individuals with intermediate phenotypes?
- Balancing selection
- Disruptive selection
- Stabilizing selection (correct)
- Directional selection
In balancing selection, what is maintained in a population over many generations?
In balancing selection, what is maintained in a population over many generations?
- Extreme phenotypes
- Heterogeneous environments
- Population size
- Genetic diversity (correct)
What is the main characteristic of disruptive/diversifying selection?
What is the main characteristic of disruptive/diversifying selection?
- Limits genetic diversity
- Favors survival of extreme phenotypes (correct)
- Favors intermediate phenotypes
- Occurs in stable environments
Which type of selection is likely to occur in populations that occupy heterogeneous environments?
Which type of selection is likely to occur in populations that occupy heterogeneous environments?
What does directional selection focus on in terms of phenotypic range?
What does directional selection focus on in terms of phenotypic range?
Which type of selection favors individuals with higher fitness values becoming more prevalent?
Which type of selection favors individuals with higher fitness values becoming more prevalent?
What is the primary focus of intrasexual selection?
What is the primary focus of intrasexual selection?
How does sexual dimorphism differ from intersexual selection?
How does sexual dimorphism differ from intersexual selection?
In the context of sexual selection, what is cryptic female choice?
In the context of sexual selection, what is cryptic female choice?
What is the main outcome of sexual selection according to the text?
What is the main outcome of sexual selection according to the text?
Which behavior would NOT typically be associated with intersexual selection?
Which behavior would NOT typically be associated with intersexual selection?
What is the significance of sexual dimorphism in the context of sexual selection?
What is the significance of sexual dimorphism in the context of sexual selection?
What is the relationship between male coloration and predation according to the text?
What is the relationship between male coloration and predation according to the text?
In the context of sexual selection, what does 'directional selection' refer to?
In the context of sexual selection, what does 'directional selection' refer to?
Why do brightly colored males tend to be less plentiful in places with abundant predators?
Why do brightly colored males tend to be less plentiful in places with abundant predators?
What role do females play in sexual selection according to the text?
What role do females play in sexual selection according to the text?
What is the main difference between intrasexual and intersexual selection?
What is the main difference between intrasexual and intersexual selection?
What does balancing selection favor in terms of male coloration?
What does balancing selection favor in terms of male coloration?
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