Multiple Choice
Most Swiss starlings (birds) produce four to five eggs in each clutch. Starlings producing more or less eggs have reduced fitness. Which of the following terms best describes this situation?
A) directional selection
B) stabilizing selection
C) disruptive selection
D) sexual selection
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