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Natural Selection / Evolution
unit 6A
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Biology
9th Grade
06/16/2015

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Term
Evolution
Definition
the process of change over time
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Mutations
Definition
changes in DNA - lead to slightly different species
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Natural Selection
Definition
process by which organisms with variations most suited to their environment survive and leave more offspring
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Struggle for existence
Definition
competition for food, living space, etc
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fitness
Definition
how well an organism can SURVIVE and REPRODUCE in its environment
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Divergent evolution
Definition
accumulation of differences between organisms of a species which can lead to the formation of a new species
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