Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 13.7, Problem 2MC
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How might the loss of hind limbs enhance the reproductive fitness of a burrowing animal such as Najash.

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Reproductive fitness is defined as the ability of an organism to reproduce and give rise to healthy young ones. It involves the reproductive success of an organism and it also contribute to the gene pool of the next generation.

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