The graphs below show the changes in crab color at one beach from 1950 to 1990.

The change in crab color is an example of which type of evolution?

O A. Stabilizing selection, because one crab color was preferred over other colors.

O B. Stabilizing selection, because two crab colors were preferred over other colors.

O C. Directional selection, because two extreme colors were preferred over the more moderate color.

O D. Disruptive selection, because two extreme colors were preferred over the more moderate color.

O E. Adaptive radiation, because crabs of a single color evolved to form crabs of several colors.

The change in crab color is an example of Disruptive selection because two extreme colors were preferred over the more moderate color. Thus, the correct option for this question is D.

What is Natural selection?

Natural selection may be defined as the selection of a few individuals from any given population according to their favorable variations.

In 1950, the crab color is in the form of stabilizing selection, while in 1990, it changes to disruptive selection that favors the two extreme colors over the intermediate one.

Disruptive selection occurs when environmental conditions changes in two different directions. Due to which variance increases in population.

Therefore, the correct option is D.

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