Theory of natural selection more important part Flashcards
1
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Adaptive
A
increases the likelihood that the individual will leave offspring
2
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Maladaptive
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Decreases the likelihood that the individual will leave offspring
3
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Neutral
A
does not affect the likelihood that the individual will leave offspring
4
Q
How is evolutionary fitness determined
A
by the environment and organisms are selected to fit the environment in which they forage, seeks mates, escapee predators, destroy pathogens, etc
5
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what is evolutionary fitness
A
how well a species is able to reproduce in its environment.
