Definition: Parsimony is a concept in evolutionary biology that refers to the ability of organisms to survive and reproduce, without sacrificing any essential traits or characteristics. It means that an organism must have some features or traits that are beneficial for its survival but not so much as to be detrimental. In other words, parsimony is about having the least number of advantageous traits required to maintain a species' reproductive success. For example, if an animal has two eyes and one pair of wings, it would be more advantageous
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