Question
What was Darwin's theory of natural selection?
Animals born with certain characteristics that make them best suited to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce.
Animals born with long tails are more likely to survive.
Animals born with spots are more likely to survive.
Animals born with bright colors are more likely to survive.
Animals born with certain characteristics that make them best suited to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce.
Animals born with long tails are more likely to survive.
Animals born with spots are more likely to survive.
Animals born with bright colors are more likely to survive.
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Darwin's theory of natural selection posits that individuals within a species exhibit variations in characteristics, and those individuals that possess traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce. Over time, these advantageous traits become more common in the population.
The statement "Animals born with certain characteristics that make them best suited to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce" accurately summarizes the essence of Darwin's theory.
The other statements you provided—about animals born with long tails, spots, or bright colors being more likely to survive—are specific examples that could represent the principle of natural selection, but they do not encompass the broader theory itself. The key aspect is that the traits that confer an advantage depend on the environmental context, and those traits are subject to change over generations.
The statement "Animals born with certain characteristics that make them best suited to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce" accurately summarizes the essence of Darwin's theory.
The other statements you provided—about animals born with long tails, spots, or bright colors being more likely to survive—are specific examples that could represent the principle of natural selection, but they do not encompass the broader theory itself. The key aspect is that the traits that confer an advantage depend on the environmental context, and those traits are subject to change over generations.