The average length of rabbit ears decreases gradually with increasing latitude. This is an example of which of the following? Group of answer choices a. genetic drift b. directional selection c. disruptive selection d. stabilizing selection

The average length of rabbit ears decreases gradually with increasing latitude. This is an example of which of the following? Group of answer choices a. genetic drift b. directional selection c. disruptive selection d. stabilizing selection

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Chapter19: Evolutionary Change In Populations

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The average length of rabbit ears decreases gradually with increasing latitude. This is an example of which of the following?

Group of answer choices

a. genetic drift

b. directional selection

c. disruptive selection

d. stabilizing selection

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