Selection Flashcards

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What is stabilising selection?

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When an average phenotype is selected for and extremes of the phenotype range are selected against

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What is directional selection?

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When one extreme of the phenotype range is selected for

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What is disruptive selection?

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When two or more phenotypes are selected for

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