Human infants that are lighter or heavier in weight have a lower chance of survival than those of average weight. This is an example of:

A. directional selection
B. disruptive selection
C. stabilizing selection
D. averaging selection


C. stabilizing selection

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. b. land is thought of as belonging to those who have bought it. c. land is considered private property? however, the owner wants to share in order to be part of the band. d. land is owned by the ancestors, and the living only use it. e. land is leased by a corporation of strangers who support the survival of the foraging lifestyle.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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