Asked by anika Faruque on Sep 29, 2024
Imagine that you and Charles Darwin are looking at a newborn litter of kittens,and the kittens are all a bit different from one another.As you observe the kittens,you ask Mr.Darwin which of the kittens will be most "fit" in terms of natural selection.What would Mr.Darwin be most likely to say in response to your question
A) "The one who has the most kittens of its own."
B) "Because they are related and carry the same genes, they all have equal fitness."
C) "The one that is the strongest and the most aggressive."
D) "The one that requires the smallest amount of resources."
Natural Selection
A fundamental mechanism of evolution, whereby individuals with characteristics suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Charles Darwin
A 19th-century naturalist known for his theory of evolution and natural selection as mechanisms of speciation.
Fitness
Refers to the condition of being physically fit and healthy, often involving exercise and nutrition.
- Understand the role of natural selection and evolutionary theory in explaining behavioral adaptations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of natural selection and evolutionary theory in explaining behavioral adaptations.
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