Evolution Flashcards

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What are two examples that demonstrate the survival of the fittest idea?

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1) moths in England-industrial revolution changed environment. Moths were born with black dusted wing. Black dusted became dominant over camouflaged.
2) antibiotic resistance in bacteria-bacteria always changes and becomes resistant.

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What does survival of the fittest mean?

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You’re more adaptive than others to the environment so you’re more likely to pass on with offspring.

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