Intro to Environmental Science
Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce more than those that are less well adapted. This mechanism leads to the gradual evolution of species over time, influencing genetic diversity and the overall biodiversity of ecosystems. By favoring advantageous traits, natural selection plays a crucial role in shaping species and their interactions within various ecosystems.
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