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Biology section 2
section 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Domain | System of the three branches that contain all the kingdoms |
| Kingdom | System of grouping organisms divides all six major categories |
| Ecology | A branch of biology that studies organisms interacting with each other and with the environment. |
| Ecosystem | Communities of living species and their physical environments |
| Evolution | The inherited characteristics with in populations change over generations |
| Natural Selection | Organisms that have certain favorable traits are better able to survive and reproduce successfully than organisms that lack these triats. |
| Adaptation | Traits that improve an individual's ability to survive and reproduce. |