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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| species | a group of organisms that share similar traits and can reproduce fertile offspring. |
| competiton | 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 enviroment. |
| evolution | a change in a species over time. |
| variation | the naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection. |
| population | an inherited trait that makes an individual different from other members of its species |
| darwin | 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. |
| lamarck | the scientist who proposed the theory of acquired characteristics. |