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Evolution vocab
Key words used in understanding the theory of evolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adaptation | variation that helps organism live, what's built in |
| Asexual Reproduction | single cell organism divides to form two new individuals, one parent (ex: bacteria) |
| Diversity | large variety of organisms found on Earth |
| Evolution | process by which species change over time |
| Habitat | place an organism lives |
| Mutation | change/mistake in DNA |
| Natural Selection | process where organisms best adapted survive and pass on traits |
| Population | group of same species in particular area |
| Sexual Reproduction | two members/parents of same species make an offspring |
| Species | organisms share many characteristics, identified as one kind |
| Variation | differences in a particular population/species |
| Zygote | fertilized egg |