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Science Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Species | A group of organisms that share similar traits and can reproduce fertile offspring |
| Competition | A struggle between individuals and species for resources such as food, living space, mates, and other resources |
| Adaptation | Any variation that makes an organism better suited to its environment |
| Evolution | A change in a species overtime |
| Darwin | The naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution of by natural selection |
| Variation | An inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species |
| Population | All of the individuals of a species living in the same area |
| Natural Selection | The mechanism of evolution where organisms with the traits best suited to the environment survive and reproduce |
| Mutation | Permanent changes in an organism's genes |
| Lamark | The scientist who proposed the Theory of Acquired Characteristics |