Chapter 15, Problem 11A

Solution

To determine:

The incorrect term which is italicized in the given sentence and to replace it with the suitable word to make it correct.

Introduction:

Biogeography refers to the study of distribution of the species and ecosystem in geographical space and through geographical time. It is essential in understanding why species are in their present location and in developing protecting the world’s natural habitats.

The word which can be filled to replace italicized word is Fitness.

Fitness refers to reproductive success and reflects how well an organism is adapted to its environment. It is quantitative representation of natural and sexual selection within evolutionary biology. The fittest individual will leave more copies of itself in successive generations.