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Explain why natural selection does not operate on characteristics which affect fitness but are not heritable.

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Natural selection can only work on heritable traits. Acquired traits are not heritable and are not subject to natural selection. Environmental factors are variable. A trait that is beneficial in one place or time may be detrimental in another place or time.