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Learn about selection as a fundamental evolutionary force through an examination of heritable variation and differential reproduction. Explore how genetic differences between individuals lead to varying reproductive success, driving evolutionary change in populations. Understand the mechanisms by which certain traits become more or less common over time based on their impact on survival and reproduction. Discover the relationship between phenotypic variation, genetic inheritance, and fitness differences that form the foundation of natural selection theory. Examine how selection operates at different levels and intensities to shape the genetic composition of populations across generations.
