In a particular mouse species, two extremes of a phenotype are equally selected for over several generations. As a result, the genetic frequency for these two phenotypes begins to... In a particular mouse species, two extremes of a phenotype are equally selected for over several generations. As a result, the genetic frequency for these two phenotypes begins to increase over the preexisting mean trait. What type of selection has occurred?
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The question describes a scenario in which two extreme phenotypes of a mouse species are favored over several generations, asking for the type of natural selection that has occurred based on the population graphs provided.
Answer
Disruptive selection
The final answer is disruptive selection.
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The final answer is disruptive selection.
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Disruptive selection occurs when extreme phenotypes are favored over intermediate ones, causing an increase in the frequency of the extremes.
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A common mistake is confusing disruptive selection with stabilizing or directional selection. Disruptive selection increases variability by favoring extremes.
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