Variation within a species increases the likelihood of some individuals possessing traits that are advantageous in certain environments.
- Allows for adaptation to changing environmental conditions, increasing the overall resilience of the species.
- Provides a pool of genetic diversity that can help buffer against diseases and other challenges.
- However, for an individual, certain variations may be disadvantageous or even harmful, affecting its survival and reproductive success.
- In essence, variation benefits the species by enhancing its overall fitness and adaptability, even if it may not always benefit every individual within the population.
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