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Match the description with the pictures for natural selection below

Match the description with the pictures for natural selection below-example-1
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Traits are often heritable is in picture P1

Offspring vary in their heritable traits picture P2

Not all offspring will survive and reproduce picture P3

Offspring that can survive and reproduce are more likely to pass on their traits to their offspring picture P4

P1 picture shows a group of rabbits with different fur colors. Fur color is a heritable trait, meaning that it is passed down from parents to offspring.

P2 picture shows a group of giraffes with different neck lengths. Neck length is also a heritable trait.

P3 picture shows a group of fish being eaten by a bird. Some of the fish are able to escape, while others are not. This is an example of natural selection in action. The fish that are able to escape are more likely to survive and reproduce.

P4 picture shows a group of lions with strong muscles. The lions with strong muscles are more likely to be successful in hunting and defending themselves from predators.

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