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Natural selection is the non-random differential reproductive success of variant traits. The assumptions it rests upon are:
- That life reproduces with variation in inherited traits.
- That a population always produces slightly more offspring than can comfortably subsist in its niche.
- That offspring therefore, directly or indirectly, compete for resources and mating opportunities.
- That differences in inherited traits affect the average number of fertile offspring raised by individuals.
- That traits that allow their bearers to raise a higher average number of fertile offspring spread throughout the population faster than rival traits.
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What process in which organisims with traits well suited to an environment are more likely to survive and to produce offspring is?
This process is called natural selection. It is the mechanism by which traits that provide a survival or reproductive advantage to an organism become more common in a population over time.
What comes first mutation or natural selection?
Natural selection can only work on genetic variation that already exists. So mutation comes first, then natural selection.
How has the natural selection harmed the ecosystem?
It hasn't. Natural selection is a key part of the ecosystem itself.
What does natural selection have to do with biodiversity?
Natural selection is the mechanism primarily responsible for the development of today's biodiversity.
Is Natural selection a source of genetic variation in a population?
No, natural selection works on that genetic variation presented to it.
How does natural selection break h-w assumptions?
One big Hardy-Weinberg assumption is that there is no mutation taking place in the population of interest. Mutation and selection lead to evolution, which the Hardy-Weinberg assumption also does not allow in a population. So, if there is the variation brought about by mutation then there is a chance of natural selection happening and this violates Hardy-Weinberg assumptions.
Which of these is most closely associated with Darwin?
Natural selection is what is most closely associated with Darwin.
What selection is Darwin associated with?
Charles Darwin is associated with the theory of evolution by natural selection, which explains how species evolve and adapt to their environments over time through the process of natural selection. He is best known for his work on the origin of species and the idea that all living organisms are descended from a common ancestor.
What is the name for the process in which the organisms best adapted to their environment survive?
Its NaTuRaL sElEcTiOn if you didn't know.
What two testable assumptions were the basis for Darwin's hypothesis?
Darwin made bold assumptions about heritable variation, the age of Earth, and relationships among organisms. First, in order for beak size and shape to evolve, there must be enough heritable variation in those traits to provide raw material for natural selection. Second, differences in beak size and shape must produce differences in fitness that cause natural selection to occur.
Adaptation which allows for natural selection is called?
Adaptation does not allow for natural selection: natural selection causes adaptation.
What is the prefix and suffix of natural selection?
The prefix of natural selection is "natural" and the suffix is "-tion".
How does genetic variation support Natural Selection?
Genetic variation in itself does not 'support' natural selection: it is what natural selection acts upon.
The mechanism by which organisms evolve is known as?
Natural Selection
What principles includes variation and competition?
Natural selection.
What is another term for the surivival of the fittest?
Natural selection
What was Darwin's overall conclusion regarding natural selection?
That selection was natural.
