Explain ‘fitness of a species’’ as mentioned by Darwin.
‘‘Fitness of a species’’ according to Darwin means reproductive fitness. All organisms after reaching reproductive age have varying degree of reproductive potential some organisms produce more offspring and some organism produce only few offspring. This phenomenon is also called as differentail reproduction.
Hence the species which produces more offsprings are selected by nature.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.
Secondary producers are
(a) Herbivores
(b) Producers
(c) Carnivores
(d) None of the above