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?

A. Variation of species
B. acquired inheritance
c. Survival of the fittest

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?

A. Variation of species
B. acquired inheritance
c. Survival of the fittest

twheenan · Answer

"According to Darwin’s evolutionary theory, natural selection is a matter of reproductive success. The “fittest” individuals are the ones who have the combination of traits that allow them to survive longer and produce more offspring. Those beneficial traits will be inherited by next generations." http://nectunt.bifi.es/to-learn-more-overview/evolution-and-darwins-theory-of-evolution/