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3. A more complete definition of fitness is the ability to survive and produce offspring who can also survive and reproduce. Below are descriptions of four male lions. Spot 12 years Lion Name George 13 years 19 Dwayne 16 years 25 Tyrone 10 years Age at death # cubs fathered # cubs surviving to adulthood 20 20 15 14 14 19 Size 10 feet 8.5 feet 9 feet 9 feet a. According to this definition of fitness, which lion would biologists consider the "fittest"? Explain why.

3. A more complete definition of fitness is the ability to survive and produce offspring who can also survive and reproduce. Below are descriptions of four male lions. Spot 12 years Lion Name George 13 years 19 Dwayne 16 years 25 Tyrone 10 years Age at death # cubs fathered # cubs surviving to adulthood 20 20 15 14 14 19 Size 10 feet 8.5 feet 9 feet 9 feet a. According to this definition of fitness, which lion would biologists consider the "fittest"? Explain why.

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3. A more complete definition of fitness is the ability to survive and produce offspring who can also survive and reproduce. Below are descriptions of four male lions. Lion Name Age at death # cubs fathered # cubs surviving to adulthood George 13 years Dwayne 16 years 25 Spot 12 years Tyrone 10 years 19 20 20 15 14 14 19 Size 10 feet 8.5 feet 9 feet 9 feet a. According to this definition of fitness, which lion would biologists consider the "fittest"? Explain why.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A more complete definition of fitness is the ability to survive and produce offspring who can also survive and reproduce. Below are descriptions of four male lions. Lion Name Age at death # cubs fathered # cubs surviving to adulthood George 13 years Dwayne 16 years 25 Spot 12 years Tyrone 10 years 19 20 20 15 14 14 19 Size 10 feet 8.5 feet 9 feet 9 feet a. According to this definition of fitness, which lion would biologists consider the "fittest"? Explain why.
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