Biological Science, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
Biological Science, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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By avoiding being eaten, B. trifoliolata individuals would have increased fitness. In biology, what does the term “fitness” mean?

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