Morphologically distinct populations of monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus) grow in

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Morphologically distinct populations of monkey flower (Mimulus guttatus) grow in western California and Oregon. Coastal populations are perennial whereas inland populations are annual. The figure to the right show the relative fitness of coastal and inland plants when grown in common gardens at coastal and inland sites. These results are indicative of which one of the following:

A fitness trade-off.

b. Phenotypic plasticity.

c. Divergence of coastal and inland populations is the result of natural selection.

d. All of the above.

e. None of the above

Explanation / Answer

These results are indicative of

a. fitness trade-off.

b. Phenotypic plasticity.

c. Divergence of coastal and inland populations is the result of natural selection.

Hence, the correct option is d. All of the above

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