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Bio 1.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Domain | three major subdivisions of all organisms. Largest category. |
| Kingdom | system of grouping organisms that divides all life into six major categories. |
| Ecology | The branch of Biology that studies organisms interacting with each other and their physical environments. |
| Ecosystem | communities of living species and their physical environments. |
| Evolution | The process in which inherited characteristics within populations change over generations. |
| Natural selection | Organisms that have certain favorable traits are better able to survive and reproduce successfully that other organisms that lack these traits. |
| Adaptation | Traits that improve an individuals ability to survive and reproduce. |