Question

Some elephants in the scrub jungles of Africa had long trunks with which to reach out for leaves. They were able to reproduce more successfully than elephants with short trunks. Which aspect of Darwin's theory is this scenario an example of?

Answer 1

OPTIONS:

a.) variation of species

b.) acquired inheritance

c.) survival of the fittest

Answer:

c) Survival of the fittest

Step-by-step explanation:

In Darwin's evolutionary theory, he described the process of natural selection whereby individuals with desirable that enables them adapt well to their environment, thrive well and reproduce more to leave behind more offspring with such characteristics than those with characteristics that are less favored by the environment. This struggle of survival as explained by Darwin is what can be referred as survival of the fittest.

The scenario illustrated in the question above is an example of the aspect of Darwin's theory that how "survival of the fittest" as a mechanism, ensures members of a population with traits that are favored by the environment reproduces successfully more than other individuals not favored through natural selection.

Answer 2

Survival of the fittest

Long-trunked elephants will likely have a greater chance of survival compared to short-trunked elephants since they have the ability to reach their food better, therefore reproducing more long-trunked offsprings.