Evolution

Question 1

Evolution

Answer 1

Hereditary changes in groups of living organisms over time.

Question 2

Adaptation

Answer 2

Any heritable characteristic that increases an organisms ability to survive and reproduce.

Question 3

Mimicry

Answer 3

Morphological adaptation in which one specieis evolves to resembles another species for protection or other advantages.

Question 4

Ancestral traits

Answer 4

More primitive characteristic that appeared in common ancestors

Question 5

Artificial selection

Answer 5

The process of directed breeding to produce offspring with desired traits.

Question 6

Derived traits

Answer 6

New feature that had not appeared in common ancestors

Question 7

Vestigial structure

Answer 7

Reduced form of a functional structure that indicates shared ancestry

Question 8

Homologous structure

Answer 8

Anatomically similiar structure inherited from a common ancestor

Question 9

Natural selection

Answer 9

Theory of evolution developed by Darwin, based on 4 ideas.
1. Excess Reproduction
2. Variations
3. Inheritance
4. Advantages of specific traits in an environment.

Question 10

Camouflage

Answer 10

Morphological adaptations that allow organisms to blend into their surroundings.

Question 11

Fitness

Answer 11

The ability of an individual to survive and reproduce

Question 12

Overproduction

Answer 12

The number of organisms will increase exponentially from generation to generation if left unchecked.

Question 13

Extinction

Answer 13

The dying out or extermination of a species

Question 14

Transmission of aqquired traits

Answer 14

The idea by Lamark that an organism can pass on to its offspring physical characcteristcs the parent organism aqquired through use or disuse in its lifetime.

Question 15

Competition

Answer 15

Organisms compete with each other for resources. Only the organisms who are more fit will survive