Question

Researchers plotted a distribution curve for leg length in a population of birds, with length from short to long on the x-axis. The curve shifts to the right after a disturbance. Which statement is correct about natural selection in this population of birds?(1 point)

Answer 1

The correct statement about natural selection in this population of birds would be: After the disturbance, natural selection favors the birds with longer legs. This is because the shift in the distribution curve to the right indicates an increase in the frequency of individuals with longer legs. Natural selection would favor these individuals as they may have an advantage in their environment, perhaps allowing them to reach food sources that other birds cannot. Over time, this could lead to a shift in the average leg length of the population toward longer legs.