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Term | Definition |
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population | a group of the same species that live in the same area |
variation | the difference among individuals in a species |
adaptation | the process by which an animal changes to become better suited to their habitat |
species | a group of animals that look alike and have the ability to successfully reproduce with each other |
sexual reproduction | a new organism is formed by two parents |
asexual reproduction | a new organism is formed rom one parent cell |
evolution | the concept that new species develop from the previous ones |
diversity | an environment with many species living there |
natural selection | the theory that only the best adapted survive and can pass on their traits |
zygote | a fertilized egg resulting from sexual reproduction |