In many omnivorous species, it is difficult to know the correlation of individual fitness with the resource distribution of the food available. Would it be enough to measure relative fitnesses of individuals of an omnivorous species in order to know what mode of selection is acting on the omnivore population?  Why or why not

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In many omnivorous species, it is difficult to know the correlation of individual fitness with the resource distribution of the food available. Would it be enough to measure relative fitnesses of individuals of an omnivorous species in order to know what mode of selection is acting on the omnivore population?  Why or why not?

(A)
Hemlock
Lodgepole
Bill depth (mm)
(B)
AAA
1
2
3
8.5
9.0
9.5
Bill depth (mm)
EVOLUTION 4e, Figure 6.9
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Frequency
Fitness
Transcribed Image Text:(A) Hemlock Lodgepole Bill depth (mm) (B) AAA 1 2 3 8.5 9.0 9.5 Bill depth (mm) EVOLUTION 4e, Figure 6.9 © 2017 Sinauer Associates, Inc. Frequency Fitness
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