Answer:
The average trait value changed in one direction.(In this case, larger size)
Explanation:
In evolution a natural selection can be disruptive, directional or stabilizing
In stabilizing no extreme trait is favored hence provides intermediate values .
Disruptive selection both extreme traits are favored over the intermediate trait.
Directional, the enviroment will favor the survival of one trait hence a change in direction either towards the left or the right.
In the case of swallow cliff mortality, selection favored the larger size.
They don't use common names because the want other scientist to know what their talking about.∞
"the process of hypothesis and testing through which scientific inquiry occurs"
A state of balance between continuing processes
Answer:
The discipline that would be responsible for collecting data about currents and tides is the Physical Oceanographers :)