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A central idea of natural selection is the survival of the:

Answer: fittest.

  • A fittest
  • B largest
  • C fastest
  • D oldest

Correct answer: A. fittest

Explanation: Those best adapted to the environment tend to survive and reproduce.

Simple Phylogenetic TreeCommon ancestorLineage ALineage BLineage C1Lineage C2Branch points represent speciation events from a shared ancestor

A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.

Concept context

Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.

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