Disruptive Selection

Real World Example

Imagine you're at a party and there's a playlist playing that includes both very loud, energetic dance tracks and soft, calming background music, but nothing in between. This situation is similar to disruptive selection in nature, where two extreme traits are favored over a middle-ground option. Just like how the party-goers might either love the high-energy songs for dancing or prefer the soft tunes for conversation, in disruptive selection, organisms with extreme traits (like very small or very large beaks) may thrive in different niches, while those with average traits (medium-sized beaks) might struggle to find their place.