Define Each Of The Types Of Selection With Example

Question 1

Directional selection

Answer 1

Selection that favours an increase or decrease in the trait (Length of giraffe neck

Question 2

Stabilizing selection

Answer 2

Selection that favours the mean traits in population reducing traits with lower chances of survival (human birth weight

Question 3

Disruptive selection

Answer 3

Selection that favours 2 or more variations (Large and small beaks of birds

Question 4

Sexual selection

Answer 4

Favours the selection of any trait that influences the mating success of the individual (male peacock feathers)