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Which of the following best explains the phrase "survival of the fittest" in terms of evolution by natural selection? (1 point)

• The strongest and fastest individuals will always survive and reproduce more often.
• The individuals that are the healthiest will always get more resources and survive better.
• The individuals that survive better and reproduce more often will pass their traits on more often.
• Only individuals that have the most mates will survive with limited resources.

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The phrase "survival of the fittest" best explains the concept in terms of evolution by natural selection as:

• The individuals that survive better and reproduce more often will pass their traits on more often.

This option emphasizes that "fittest" refers not just to physical strength or speed, but to how well individuals are adapted to their environment and their ability to reproduce and pass on advantageous traits to the next generation.