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Darwin's Voyage
Bonnie Branch 7th Grade - 5-1 / Darwin's Voyage
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| species | A group of similar organisms whose members can mate with one another a produce fertile offspring |
| adaptation | A characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment or reproduce |
| evolution | The gradual change in a species over time |
| scientific theory | A well-tested concept that explains a wide range of observations |
| natural selection | The process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce than other member of the same species |
| variation | Any difference between individuals of the same species |