Biology GCSE
differential survival
What differential survival means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of differential survival
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Reference: OCR
Higher survival rates and reproductive success enjoyed by individuals possessing phenotypic characteristics best suited to their environment.
Topics that use differential survival
- Natural selection and evolution (OCR GCSE)
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