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| Evolution is the process of how organisms have changed over time. |
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| A fossil is preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms. |
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| Artificial selection is selective breeding of plants and animals to promote the occurrence of desirable traits in offspring. |
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| Adaptation is inheritable characteristics that increase an organisms ability to survive and reproduce in an environment. |
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| Fitness is how well an organism can survive and reproduce in its environment. |
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| Natural selection is survival of the fittest. It is how organisms are suited to their environment to thrive and reproduce successfully. |
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