Adaption Flashcards

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Behavioural

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things an organism does to survive ex. Playing dead

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Physiological

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permit organisms to perform special functions ex. Hibernation

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Structural

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physical features of an organism that help them to adapt. Ex. webbed feet

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Variation

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structural, functional or physiological differences between individuals. It is important to note that not all variations become adaptations.

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Pepper Moths

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During the industrial revolution many factories were being built and cars started to come into play which caused lots of smog and pollution. This made the white moths stand out and black ones blend in. The white moths were being attacked leaving more black moths left to reproduce.

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Mutation

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permanent changes in the DNA of an organism. Mutations are the only source of new genetic variation.

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Selective advantage

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a genetic mutation that improves an organism’s chance of survival in a changing environment, increases its chance of reproduction. Ex. Bacterial mutation which makes them resistant to antibiotics

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