A mutation arises in an individual that decreases its fitness. This means that this individual's

A. probability of survival will decrease.
B. ability to find food will decrease.
C. ability to migrate long distances will decrease.
D. contribution to the gene pool of the next generation will decrease.
E. likelihood of having healthy offspring will increase.


D. contribution to the gene pool of the next generation will decrease.

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