Describe how the image below illustrates the idea of "survival of the fittest," and how this relates to natural selection. You must use the organism pictured to describe "survival of the fittest." Your answer should be in 3-5 sentences.

Question

Describe how the image below illustrates the idea of "survival of the fittest," and how this relates to natural selection. You must use the organism pictured to describe "survival of the fittest." Your answer should be in 3-5 sentences.

(The picture is two giraffes. One giraffe can eat the leaf off the branch while the other is to short to reach the branch)

Grading Considerations:

• Answer must explain what survival of the fittest means

• Answer must use mention the organism in the picture

• Answer must describe an advantageous trait and how that results in survival of the fittest

• Your answer should be 3-5 sentences in length. In an effort to combat plagiarism, answers longer than 5 sentences will not be considered. Answering concisely and to the point is evidence of your understanding of the topic.

(2 points)

Answer 1

The image illustrates the idea of "survival of the fittest" through the two giraffes. The giraffe that can eat the leaf off the branch represents the individual with an advantageous trait. In this case, the long neck of the giraffe enables it to reach the food source and survive. The shorter giraffe, on the other hand, is at a disadvantage as it cannot access the leaves. This situation demonstrates the concept of natural selection, as individuals with traits that allow them to better adapt and survive in their environment have a higher chance of passing on their genes to the next generation.