Question

The highest evolutionary fitness is shown by

• A. A Cheetah that catches the most prey
• B. A Fox that successfully avoids predators
• C. A Tortoise that has lived for over 100 years
• D. A Wolf that recovers quickly from a wound
• E. A Gorilla that reproduces several times

Answer 1

The correct option is E A Gorilla that reproduces several times

Evolutionary fitness refers to the possession of characters that impart survival and reproductive advantage to individual over others. Hence, a gorilla that reproduces several times and leaves offspring to maintain continuity of its species is showing the highest evolutionary fitness among the given options. Ability to catch prey or avoid predator or wound healing or longevity surely represent the successful life of that organism but does not ensure continuity of its species.

Therefore, the correct answer is option E.