the physical disparity in size between male and female gorillas

A) directional selection
B) sexual dimorphism
C) sympatric speciation
D) balanced polymorphism
E) coevolution
F) allopatric speciation
G) key innovation
H) adaptive radiation

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Sexual dimorphism refers to differences in physical characteristics between males and females of the same species, such as differences in size, coloration, or other physical traits. In the case of gorillas, male gorillas are significantly larger than females, which is an example of sexual dimorphism.

the physical disparity in size between male and female gorillas

A) directional selection
B) sexual dimorphism
C) sympatric speciation
D) balanced polymorphism
E) coevolution
F) allopatric speciation
G) key innovation
H) adaptive radiation

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the physical disparity in size between male and female gorillasA) directional selectionB) sexual dimorphismC) sympatric speciationD) balanced polymorphismE) coevolutionF) allopatric speciationG) key innovationH) adaptive radiation

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the physical disparity in size between male and female gorillas

A) directional selection
B) sexual dimorphism
C) sympatric speciation
D) balanced polymorphism
E) coevolution
F) allopatric speciation
G) key innovation
H) adaptive radiation