Change Over Time Flashcards
Sexual Reproduction
A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism which differs from both parents.
Asexual Reproduction
A reproductive process that involves only one parent that produces offspring genetically identical to the parent.
Species
A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.
Adaption
An inherited behavior or physical characteristics that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
Evolution
Change over time; The process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms.
Scientific Theory
A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experiment results.
Natural Selection
The process by which organisms that are best adapted to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce.
Variation
Any differences between individuals of the same species.
Behavioral Adaptation
A behavioral that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
Structural Adaptations
A physical characteristic that allows an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment.
Physiological Adaptations
A bio chemical function that makes an organism better suited to its environment.
Hibernation
In animal state of greatly reduced activity that occurs during the winter.
Migration
The regular, seasonal journey of an animal from one environment to another and back again from the purpose of feeding or reproduction.
Selective Breeding
The process by which humans use animal breeding to selectively develop a particular phenotypic traits.
Environmental Pressures
Factors that can cause environmental change in the marine environment.
