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The tidal bulge on the side of the earth facing the tide-raising body is caused by the difference between the tidal force at the surface of the earth and the tidal force at the earth's center.
Evolutionary Psychology
Branch of psychology that emphasizes the importance of adaptation, reproduction, and “survival of the fittest” in shaping behavior.
Natural Selection
A process in biological evolution where organisms with traits best suited to their environment have higher survival and reproduction rates, influencing the genetic makeup of future generations.
Survival of the Fittest
A concept from evolutionary theory suggesting that those organisms best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Sociobiology
An interdisciplinary science that studies the biological bases of social behavior, across species, drawing from ethology, evolutionary theory, and genetics.
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