African wild dogs test the 'survival of the fittest' paradigm.

作者: Alistair Pole , Iain J. Gordon , Martyn L. Gorman

DOI: 10.1098/RSBL.2003.0011

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摘要: Charles Darwin first used the term 'survival of fittest' in 5th edition The origin species. A literal interpretation implies that predators will selectively prey upon weakest members a population. We demonstrate this is true for African wild dogs hunting impala.

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