Why does the term "survival of the fittest" not properly describe natural selection?

a. "Survival of the fittest" is a term to describe artificial selection.
b. In biological terms, "fitness" is a measure of reproductive success.
c. Natural selection applies only to some organisms, whereas "survival of the fittest" applies to all organisms.
d. "Survival of the fittest" is a better way to describe evolution than natural selection.


Correct Answer: b

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