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Patterns of Natural Selection
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Patterns of Natural Selection

Episode 3

In this episode we cover the patterns of Natural Selection:

  • Directional: An extreme version of a trait is favored in the population.

  • Stabilizing: The intermediate or average form of a trait is favored.

  • Disruptive: The two extremes are favored, while the intermediate is selected against.

  • Fluctuating: A trait fluctuates based on periodic changes in the environment

  • Balancing: When multiple versions of a trait are supported in a population.

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