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Section 2
Terms and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Domain | Three main subdivisions of all organisms. |
| Kingdom | Divides life into sis major categories called kingdoms. |
| 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 process in which the inherited characteristics within populations change over generations, such that genetically distinct populations and new species can develope. |
| Natural selection | Organisms that have certain favorable traits are better able to survive and reproduce successfully than organisms that lack these traits. |
| Adaption | Traits that improve an individuals ability to survive and reproduce. |