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Evolution by Natural Selection

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The type of natural selection in which new species evolve due to the extreme forms of trait being favoured by nature while intermediate forms are selected against.

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Artificial selection

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Directional selection

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Targeted selection

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Disruptive selection

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Stabilizing selection

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The correct option is C Disruptive selection

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