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Which of these is not a step in natural selection?
Which of these is not a step in natural selection?
- Variation
- Survival of the fittest
- Underpopulation (correct)
- Struggle for existence
Which of these is not a characteristic of fitness?
Which of these is not a characteristic of fitness?
- Fitness is species-specific
- Higher reproductive rate means higher fitness (correct)
- Fitness is environment-specific
- Fitness should be measured across several generations
What is ecology?
What is ecology?
- The study of dynamics
- The study of statics
- The study of habitat
- The study of interactions (correct)
What is the Greek word root of Ecology, Oikos, referring to?
What is the Greek word root of Ecology, Oikos, referring to?
Who wrote the book 'Enquiry into plants'?
Who wrote the book 'Enquiry into plants'?
Flashcards
Natural Selection Excluded Step
Natural Selection Excluded Step
Underpopulation is not a step in natural selection. Natural selection involves differential survival and reproduction based on traits.
Fitness characteristic excluded?
Fitness characteristic excluded?
Higher reproductive rate doesn't automatically mean higher fitness. Fitness is the ability to survive and reproduce in a specific environment.
Ecology Definition
Ecology Definition
Ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
Oikos Meaning
Oikos Meaning
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Aristotle's Plant Book
Aristotle's Plant Book
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