Charles Darwin's Principle of Natural Selection
Definition
This principle suggests that individuals who adapt best to their environments are more likely to survive and pass on their genes to future generations.
Analogy
Think of it like a reality TV show where contestants have to survive in the wilderness. Those who can adapt quickly, find food, build shelter, and avoid dangers are more likely to "win" the game and stay for another season (or generation).
Related terms
Adaptation: A change or process by which an organism becomes better suited to its environment.
Evolution: The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Genetic Variation: The difference in DNA among individuals or the differences between populations.
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