In a bird population, 50 % of the individuals had white feathers, and 50% had colored feathers. Over time, it was observed that 98% of the population had colorful feathers. The rest had white feathers. How did the type of selection in this example affect the population’s biodiversity?
Answer
A
Directional selection did not increase the population’s biodiversity.
B
Stabilizing selection increased the population’s biodiversity.
C
Disruptive selection decreased the population’s biodiversity.
D
Ecosystem selection did not increase the population’s biodiversity.