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S3 E10: The Meaning of Fitness: From Definition to Measurement

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The Evolution of the Finches

Sir darwin: Small and low might be foot in some instances, whereas big might be the least desirable thing you'd want for certain circumstances. We'll give you a sports example of that in a moment. But let me tell you the story of the finches. Sir darwin observed these birds, and they were unbelievably diverse. They would literally sit with a stop watch, and they would record how long it took birds to eat certain seeds. That's form. Basketball players are fit for basketball because of their height. And so this is the example, sir. If the olympic marathon happens in hot condition, the smaller athlete will win, all other things being equal,.

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