Question
Biology Question on evolution
Darwin judged the fitness of an individual by
A
ability to defend itself
B
strategy to obtain food
C
number of offsprings
D
dominance over other individuals
Answer
number of offsprings
Explanation
Solution
Darwin realised that under the intense competition of members in a population, any variation which favoured survival in a particular environment would increase the individuals ability to reproduce and leave fertile off springs. While less favourable variations decrease the chance of successful reproduction. Hence, Darwin judged the fitness of an individual by reproducing ability and the number of off springs.