In evolutionary biology, "fitness" refers to
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An individual's lifespan and longevity, contributing offspring numbers to the next generation
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An individual's ability to survive and reproduce, contributing alleles to the next generation
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An individual's body size and condition, contributing energy reserves to the next generation
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An individual's physical strength and stamina, contributing to dominance in the next generation
Explanation
Fitness measures reproductive success — passing genes on. A weaker organism with more offspring has higher fitness than a stronger one with none.