A rabbit population consists of animals that are either very dark on top or very light on top. The color pattern is not related to sex. No rabbit shows intermediate coloration (medium darkness). This pattern might result from

A) disruptive selection.
B) directional selection.
C) stabilizing selection.
D) sexual selection.


Answer: A

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