Researchers plotted a distribution curve for leg length in a population of birds, with length from short to long on the x-axis. The curve shifts to the right after a disturbance. Which statement is correct about natural selection in this population of birds?(1 point)
Responses
The correct statement about natural selection in this population of birds is: "Birds with long legs were selected for."
1) The birds with longer leg length will be favored by natural selection, as they are better adapted to the new conditions after the disturbance.
Birds with long legs and birds with short legs were selected for.
Birds with long legs and birds with short legs were selected for.
Birds with short legs were selected for.
Birds with short legs were selected for.
Birds with long legs were selected for.
Birds with long legs were selected for.
Birds with medium-length legs were selected for.
Birds with medium-length legs were selected for.