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    In a Population of Lizards, the Average and Long Length
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In a Population of Lizards, the Average and Long Length

Question 12

Question 12

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In a population of lizards, the average and long length tails are selected against and the short tails are selected for. This is an example of


A) directional selection.
B) disruptive selection.
C) stabilizing selection.
D) natural selection.
E) balanced polymorphism.

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