Question

which type of selection favors an average phenotype within a population? disruptive selection stabilizing selection sexual selection directional selection

Explanation:

• Disruptive selection favors extreme phenotypes over the average.
• Stabilizing selection favors the average phenotype. It reduces phenotypic variation by selecting against extreme traits.
• Sexual selection is related to mating success based on traits.
• Directional selection favors one extreme phenotype.

Answer:

stabilizing selection