What does the phrase "survival of the fittest" mean in terms of animals other than humans? What does it mean in terms of humans?
2007-03-02 07:32:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
That the fittest, neither human or animal is more likely to survive. Like the is more likely to survive than a kangaroo. They are stronger and feed off of this herbivore.
As for humans, it could be strongest physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, etc.
2007-03-02 07:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by TroubleRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Survival of the fittest' really means 'most reproduction of the fittest.' With respect to natural selection and evolution, 'fittest' just mean best able to reproduce in a given environment. In fact, 'survival' isn't really necessary as much as survival long enough to reproduce a lot. Over time, the individuals that reproduce the most, and the traits allowing them to do so, come to predominate.
This applies to both animals and humans, but currently the definition of fittness in humans is rather dissimilar to that of other animals.
2007-03-02 13:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by patdacat115 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Survival of the fittest is not unlike natural selection in that the strongest of the species would carry on for future generations. It is not as true in humans as it is with animals who must live in the wilds. In theory all the really stupid people should be bumped off and the human species would grow stronger, smarter, faster, better.
2007-03-02 12:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by True 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like we favor to start up differentiating between emotional love, and sexual attraction. even as emotional love is significant for more suitable positive well being, and health. actual love, is significant for production of offspring. neither one has any impression on survival of the fittest. . survival of the fittest, is depending on the forged preying on the weak. and contained in the animal kingdom, the position they wrestle for the right to reproduce. and in reality the forged are allowed to reproduce, subsequently passing on the more suitable genes. perhaps because of this that lady dogs, have attained this kind of undesirable call.
2016-12-05 03:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals follow the food chain. Humans have the ability to reason and learn. Those who choose to seek knowledge are the strong who survive.
2007-03-02 07:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by bountyhunter101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply means that the biggest, strongest, most capable animals will survive longer than weaker ones - especially if there is competition among them.
2007-03-02 07:36:30 · answer #6 · answered by All hat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It truly means this; the change in allele frequency over time, leading to the differential survival of replicators.
2007-03-02 11:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat or be eaten
2007-03-02 12:18:50 · answer #8 · answered by Bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duhhhh, wut cood dat mean? Hmmmmmmm...
2007-03-02 10:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋