In the absence of wolves as keystone predators along the east coast, the average size of coyotes has been increasing and they are hunting larger prey. One theory is that they are beginning to occupy the niche that wolves once had. What process is occurring?
A. Breeding selection
B. Artificial selection
C. Natural selection
D. Predator selection

Question

In the absence of wolves as keystone predators along the east coast, the average size of coyotes has been increasing and they are hunting larger prey. One theory is that they are beginning to occupy the niche that wolves once had. What process is occurring? 
	A.	Breeding selection
	B.	Artificial selection
	C.	Natural selection
	D.	Predator selection

rushwr · Answer

Okai to go with artificial selection and selective breeding is the same thing. It is the intentional breeding of plants or animals. So that's out

rushwr · Answer

Natural selection is the differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype

rushwr · Answer

So i think the answer is natural selection

anonymous · Answer

Thank you

rushwr · Answer

No problem .