Maladaptive traits are behaviors, characteristics, or traits that hinder an individual's ability to adjust and function effectively in their environment. These traits may be considered harmful or counterproductive to the individual's well-being or success.
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Adaptive Traits: These are behaviors or characteristics that enhance an individual's chances of survival and reproductive success.
The process by which adaptive traits become more common in a population over time because individuals with those traits have higher chances of survival and reproduction.