8. A major misconce ption about natural selection is that this mechanism "gives organisms what they want or need so they can adapt to an environment." Explain why this is not correct.

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Janiyah Stout

Biology

9 December, 21:19

8. A major misconce ption about natural selection is that this mechanism "gives organisms what they want or need so they can adapt to an environment." Explain why this is not correct.

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Siena Meyers · Answer 1

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Natural selection is when the organisms with the best fitting adaptations and features in an environment will thrive, while others without these will go extinct. For example, a mouse with white fur will survive in a snowy area because they can hie better than a black or gray mouse.