an african rose species varies in the density of thorns on the plants (a genetic

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an african rose species varies in the density of thorns on the plants (a genetically based trait). roses with fewer thorns are more likely to be eaten by giraffes and other savanna herbivores. however, the plants with the most thorns are preferred by a weevil who lays its eggs on the base of the plant thorns. the weevil larvae eat into the rose plant causing it to rot. both the giraffes and weevils do significant damage to the plants they attack, reducing the plants ability to reproduce. this could be categorized as an example of

a. directional selection
b. disruptive selection
c. stabilizing selection
d. sexual selection

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c. stabilizing selection comment for explanation

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