Evolutionary fitness

Definition

Evolutionary fitness refers to the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment, passing on its genes to future generations.

Related terms

Natural selection: The process by which organisms with traits that are advantageous for their environment have higher chances of surviving and reproducing.

Adaptation:

A trait or characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its specific environment.

Reproductive success: The ability of an organism to produce offspring that can survive and pass on their genes to future generations.