Which organisms are most likely to survive in a population in which disruptive selection is occurring?
A. organisms that have average traits
B. organisms that have extreme traits
C. organisms that have the greatest number of offspring
D. organisms that are the largest and strongest
Answer (1)
In disruptive selection, organisms with extreme traits are most likely to survive because they are better adapted to specific environmental niches. This type of selection promotes diversity within a population by favoring contrasting traits. For instance, birds with either very large or very small beaks can exploit different food sources more effectively than those with average beaks. ;
