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CH6 change over time
Term | Definition |
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Variation | Any difference between individuals of the same species |
Natural Selection | The process by which organisms that are best adapted to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce |
Species | A group of similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce fertile offspring that can also mate and reproduce |
Adaptation | An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment |
overproduction | species produce more offspring than can possibly survive |
competition | struggle to get food, water, space and other items needed for survival |
artificial selection | only the organisms with the desired characteristics are allowed to breed |