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In a population of rabbits, those with lighter fur are easily spotted by hawks in a dark forest, while those with darker fur survive. Over time, the population becomes predominantly dark-furred. What type of selection is this?

A. Stabilizing selection
B. Disruptive selection
C. Directional selection
D. Sexual selection

📝 Explanation

The selective pressure (predation) favors one extreme of the phenotypic spectrum (dark fur), causing a directional shift in the population's average fur color over time.

📖 Additional Information

  • Stabilizing selection
  • Disruptive selection
  • Directional selection
  • Sexual selection

The selective pressure (predation) favors one extreme of the phenotypic spectrum (dark fur), causing a directional shift in the population's average fur color over time.

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