Variation Flashcards
1
Q
What does survival of the fittest mean?
A
Survival of the fittest means the organism best adapted to its surrounding is more likely to survive
2
Q
What is an example of continuous variation?
A
Height
3
Q
What is likely to happen to an individual that is poorly suited to its environment?
A
It will not survive to reproduce
4
Q
How is the polar bear adapted to survive the cold temperatures?
A
Thick layers of fat and fur for insulation
5
Q
How does the Pompeii worm survive the high temperatures of the hydrothermal vent?
A
The thick layer of bacteria protects the Pompeii worm from the heat. The papery coat protects it from predators.
6
Q
What is discontinuous variation often caused by?
A
Discontinuous variation is often caused by inherited variation.
