Question
What does “the fittest” mean in an evolutionary sense?
A.The strongest
B.The longest lived
C.The most reproductively successful
D.The best able to avoid being eaten
A.The strongest
B.The longest lived
C.The most reproductively successful
D.The best able to avoid being eaten
Answers
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C. The most reproductively successful
In an evolutionary context, "the fittest" refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment, thus passing its genes to the next generation. This concept is central to natural selection, where reproductive success is the key measure of fitness, rather than just strength, lifespan, or avoidance of predation.
In an evolutionary context, "the fittest" refers to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment, thus passing its genes to the next generation. This concept is central to natural selection, where reproductive success is the key measure of fitness, rather than just strength, lifespan, or avoidance of predation.