Natural Selection

 Survival of the "Good Enough" vs Survival of the Fittest  

    Natural selection is depicted as survival of the fittest, however, this implies that only the fastest, strongest, and most superior reproductive systems will carry on their genes/survive. For example in this boxing match Mr. "Fittest" would always win, this is not the case in natural selection. The term "fittest" can be misleading and depict bad odds for the "good enough" organisms. 
    The "good enough" organism just has to be better than the organisms around them and survive long enough to reproduce. For example if a tiger were to chase after these organisms the good enough organisms just has to out run another organism or hide better than another organism. See picture below.
Mr. "Good Enough" survived and survived many for occasion identical to this one and was able to reproduce and pass on his "good enough" genes.  


 

Comments

  1. KatieSeptember 21, 2024 at 1:56 PM

    First off, I love your boxing boxing illustration, it made me chuckle. And this very much illustrates survival of the fittest vs good enough. Great job!

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  2. Keli P.September 22, 2024 at 3:48 PM

    I love your Mr. Good Enough and Mr. Fittest pictures! I think that was a great way to explain the concept of "survival of the good enough" and how it pertains to natural selection in a way that makes the concept clear.

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  3. JodieSeptember 23, 2024 at 2:29 PM

    Great job showing how an 'average' individual can survive and reproduce despite not being the most 'superior' in traits. I also appreciate you carrying the illustration forward and including a clear depiction of successful reproduction because it is so important to evolution! - Dr. W

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  4. Abby DeckerSeptember 26, 2024 at 2:31 PM

    I love your drawings they are so cute! They also do a really good job of conveying your point and explaining the topic of "survival of the good enough". Keep up the good work!

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  5. LaylaSeptember 27, 2024 at 11:18 AM

    Thank you all!

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  6. Desseray CardonaSeptember 29, 2024 at 10:29 PM

    Nice drawings!! I really believe this is a simple and nice way to get others to understand the topic.

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  7. Brooke KraybillSeptember 29, 2024 at 11:47 PM

    I love how you were able to convey the concepts with your choice of illustrations! I love Mr. Average and I'm happy to see you included his 12 offspring!

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