Question

which type of selection occurs when a population experiences a shift in diversity toward the larger organisms?
stabilizing selection
directional selection
disruptive selection
adaptive selection

Explanation:

• Stabilizing selection: Favors average traits, reducing variation.
• Directional selection: Shifts population towards one extreme trait (e.g., larger organisms).
• Disruptive selection: Favors two or more extreme traits over the average.
• Adaptive selection is a general term, not a specific type like the others listed.

Answer:

B. directional selection