In the section "Investigating Life: The 'Cross-Dressers' of the Reef",male cuttlefish competing to mate with a female supports which definition of natural selection best?

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The male cuttlefish's competition to mate with a female directly supports the concept of reproduction of the fittest, as only the fittest individuals who are best adapted to their environment are able to reproduce successfully and pass on their traits to their offspring. In this case, the strongest and most dominant male cuttlefish are the ones that are most successful in mating with the female, passing on their genetic traits to the next generation.

In the Section "Investigating Life: the 'Cross-Dressers' of the Reef",male