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several different types of predators hunt a population of rabbits. the smallest rabbits cannot run as fast as the larger rabbits and are often caught. the largest rabbits must spend more time foraging for food in the open and are also often caught. as a result, the majority of rabbits have an intermediate body size.
what form of selection has taken place in this population?
○ frequency - dependent selection
○ disruptive or diversifying selection
○ stabilizing selection
○ directional selection

Explanation:

Stabilizing selection favors intermediate phenotypes. In this case, the smallest and largest rabbits are at a disadvantage (caught more often), while intermediate - sized rabbits are favored. Frequency - dependent selection depends on the frequency of a trait in a population. Disruptive selection favors extreme phenotypes. Directional selection favors one extreme phenotype.

Answer:

stabilizing selection