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What Is An Adaptive Trait?

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What Is An Adaptive Trait? Abstract. A trait is an aspect of the whole or of a certain portion of the developmental pattern of the organism. An adaptive trait is, then, an aspect of the developmental pattern which facilitates the survival and/or reproduction of its carrier in a certain succession of environments. What are adaptive

Does Natural Selection Apply To Heritable Traits?

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Does Natural Selection Apply To Heritable Traits? Does natural selection apply to heritable traits? Natural selection can only work on heritable traits. Acquired traits are not heritable and are not subject to natural selection. Environmental factors are variable. A trait that is beneficial in one place or time may be detrimental in another place or