Chapter 20 - Processes of Evolution - 20.4 - Selection Can Be Stabilizing, Directional, or Disruptive - 20.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 439: 2

Of the various environmental effects on development, the adaptive ones are characterized by adjustment of an organism to the environment. These effects target juvenile or mature individuals, not embryos in development. An example would be environmental factors such as getting darker skin from excessive sun exposure.

Of the various environmental effects on development, the adaptive ones are characterized by adjustment of an organism to the environment. These effects target juvenile or mature individuals, not embryos in development. An example would be environmental factors such as getting darker skin from excessive sun exposure.