Evolution of Life Flashcards
1
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Evolution
A
change of the inherited characteristics of a species over generations
2
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Species
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a group of similar organisms that can produce fertile offspring
3
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Natural Selection
A
theory that states organisms with more favorable traits will survive and reproduce
4
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Adaptation
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the traits that an organism inherits in order to survive in its environment
5
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Biodiversity
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the variety of organisms found in a given area
6
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Interdependence
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within an area where all organisms interact with each other
7
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Ecosystems
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the different environments in which organisms live
8
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Biosphere
A
all the ecosystems on the planet that make up the area where life can be found
