Fitness advantage

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013109",
  "term": "Fitness advantage",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A characteristic or trait that increases an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a given environment, relative to other individuals in the population. This advantage can arise from genetic mutations, adaptations, or behavioral changes. It is a central concept in evolutionary biology, driving natural selection and the perpetuation of species.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 887 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fitness-advantage/"
}