Answer:
Population size of elk increased while the population of aspen tree declined.
Explanation:
As per question, removal of wolves from the system would result in increased elk population due to absence of its predator (wolves). The increased elk population would extensively feed on shrubs and trees like aspen and cottonwood trees. This would cause decline in population size of these shrubs and trees.
Answer:
Yes both are different. In directional selection one of the extreme traits is favored, whereas in disruptive selection both the extreme traits are favored.
Explanation:
Directional: If selection acts to eliminate one extreme form and supports the other extreme then the peak shifts in the direction which is selected by the nature.
Disruptive: If the selection does not favor the mean character value, rather favors both the peripheral character values then this kind of selection is called disruptive selection.
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