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Definition
A British naturalist who revolutionized biology with his theory of evolution through natural selection; he proposed that species evolve over time by adapting to their environments.
A theoretical approach in psychology that attempts to explain useful mental and psychological traits as adaptations, i.e., as products of natural selection.
Survival of the Fittest: An evolutionary concept that represents the adaptation of organisms best suited for their environment.