Differential Reproductive Success

Definition

Differential reproductive success is when certain individuals in a population produce more offspring than others due to their advantageous traits or behaviors.

Related terms

Natural Selection:

The process by which traits that enhance survival and reproduction become more common in successive generations of a population.

Fitness:

A measure of an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

Adaptation:

A trait or behavior that improves an organism's chances for survival and reproduction.