In the phrase "survival of the fittest," the fittest are those who are the strongest.

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In Darwin's theory of natural selection, the "fittest" are not necessarily the strongest, but rather those individuals who are best adapted to their environment and are able to successfully reproduce and pass on their advantageous traits to their offspring. Fitness in this context refers to reproductive success, not physical strength.

In the Phrase "Survival of the Fittest," the Fittest Are