In a population of birds, brightly colored males and very dull males survive best. Which type of selection is this, and what is most likely true about the proportion of males of intermediate coloring?(1 point)

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Responses

Stabilizing; males of intermediate coloring make up the greatest part of the population.
Stabilizing; males of intermediate coloring make up the greatest part of the population.

Directional; males of intermediate coloring make up the greatest part of the population.
Directional; males of intermediate coloring make up the greatest part of the population.

Disruptive; males of intermediate coloring make up a small part of the population.
Disruptive; males of intermediate coloring make up a small part of the population.

Directional; males of intermediate coloring make up a small part of the population.

Answer 1

The situation described is an example of disruptive selection, where both extremes (brightly colored and very dull males) have a higher survival rate compared to individuals with intermediate traits (males of intermediate coloring). This type of selection typically leads to a decrease in the proportion of individuals with intermediate traits.

Hence, the correct response would be:

Disruptive; males of intermediate coloring make up a small part of the population.