Multiple Choice
A biologist doing a long-term study on a wild spider population observes increased variation in silk thickness. Which of the following processes is the most likely to be affecting the spider population?
A) directional selection
B) stabilizing selection
C) disruptive selection
D) genetic drift
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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