Regarding "“survival of the fittest,” what does it mean to be “the fittest”?(1 point)

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the healthiest individuals in a population
the healthiest individuals in a population

the most well-adapted individuals in a population
the most well-adapted individuals in a population

the strongest individuals in a population
the strongest individuals in a population

the most genetically diverse individuals in a population

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The phrase "survival of the fittest" refers to "the most well-adapted individuals in a population." This concept, which originated from Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection, emphasizes that fitness is not solely about physical strength or health, but rather about how well an organism is suited to its environment and how effectively it can reproduce in that context.