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fitness
(english) Contribution of a genotype to the next generation, relative to the contribution of other genotypes. The number of offspring an organism manages to produce and raise successfully. (See also: evolution, selection, genotype)
aptitude
(french) Contribution d'un génotype à la génération prochaine, relatif à la contribution des autres génotypes. Le nombre de progéniture qu'un organisme réusit à produire et élever avec succès. (See also: evolution, selection, genotype)
fitness
(portuguese) Contribuição dum genótipo na geração seguinte, em relação à contribuição de outros genótipos. Número de descendentes que um organismo é capaz de produzir e criar com sucesso. (See also: evolution, selection, genotype)

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