In regards to natural selection, which of the following individuals would be considered the most fit?
A) the individual that has the longest canine teeth
B) the individual that has the greatest number of breeding opportunities
C) the individual that has the best camouflage to avoid predators
D) the individual that controls the largest territory
E) the individual that has the greatest number of offspring

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In the context of natural selection, fitness refers to an individual's ability to pass on its genes to the next generation. Therefore, the individual that has the greatest number of offspring is considered the most fit because it successfully passes on its genes to a larger number of descendants.

In Regards to Natural Selection, Which of the Following Individuals