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Among a migrating species of fish, one individual migrates further than any other in its population. As a result, the fish develops stronger swimming muscles than any other individual in its population, allowing it to catch more prey. Will the fish's offspring be favored by natural selection? Why or why not?

Yes, because the offspring will also be able to lay more eggs.
Yes, because the offspring will likely be able to catch more food
No, because the fish will not pass its helpful trait to its offspring.
No, because the offspring will run out of food.

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The answer is NOT yes, because the offspring will likely be able to catch more food. I just took the exam and I got it wrong.

Answer: The correct answer is-

Yes, because the offspring will likely be able to catch more food.

According to natural selection, organisms having beneficial trait (for survival) and are capable of adapting better to the environmental conditions, survive and increase their number through reproduction.

The beneficial trait is then passed to the next generation.

In this question, the fish developing stronger swimming muscles allow it to catch more prey.

It will pass this trait to the next generation and thus, the offspring will likely be able to catch more food, enhancing their chances of survival.

Therefore, offsprings of these fishes will be favored by natural selection.