Evolution, natural selection and aggression Flashcards
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Evolution by natural selection
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Variation arises from parents genes due to mutations
2
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The process of natural selection
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Environment chooses individuals who can survive
Individuals who possess characteristics that help them survive and reproduce successfully, will pass on genes to next generation
3
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Sexual selection
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Some characteristics are adaptive because they provide an advantage over competitors for reproductive rights
Aggressive characteristics allowed animal to reproduce passed on to offspring and genes gave rise to characteristics that remain
