biology 10-11 Flashcards
1
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variation
A
differences in physical traits of an individual from the group it belongs
2
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adaptation
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is a feature that allows an organism to better survive and reproduce in its environment
3
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artificial selection
A
process by which humans change a species by breeding it for certain traits
4
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natural selection
A
individuals that have inherited beneficial adaptations produce more offspring than less adapted
5
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population
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a group of organisms of the same species that live in a specific geographical area
6
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overproduction
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species produce large number of offspring
7
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embryology
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provides evidence of evolution
8
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biogeography
A
the study of distribution of organism around the world
