Pacific salmon hatch in streams and grow out in the Pacific Ocean. At the end of their life, they mate once then die

Assuming that not all salmon survive life in the ocean and that those who do survive produce equal numbers of offspring, this would be an example of _______ selection.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


ANS:
viability

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