At the Beginning of a Research Project on Egg Laying

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of a research project on egg laying in seagulls,a researcher noted that the birds laid an average of 7-9 eggs per clutch.After studying the population for 15 generations,the researcher noted that the birds were now laying 3-4 eggs per clutch.What type of natural selection is occurring in the population of gulls?

A) stabilizing
B) directional
C) disruptive
D) There is no selection occurring in this population.