The scientific term that best describes this scenario is natural selection. In this case, the birds with long legs have a survival advantage due to their ability to access food resources more effectively, leading to their increased prevalence in the population over time.
Consider the following scenario:
In an aquatic bird population, some birds have long legs. Other birds have short legs. The food supply is minimal. The birds with long legs are able to wade farther into the water where they can find fish. Over time, the birds with long legs become more common.
What scientific term best describes this scenario?
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mutation
mutation
natural selection
natural selection
selective pressures
selective pressures
fitness
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