The process by which traits that improve an organism's chances of survival and reproduction are passed on more frequently to future generations than those that do not.
Evolutionary Fitness: A measure of an organismโs ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.
The ability of one genotype (genetic makeup) to produce more than one phenotype (observable physical properties), depending on environmental conditions.
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