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Natural Selection
Natural Selection and the theory of eveolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The Theory of Evolution | Process of change overtime, when good traits build up in a population |
| The Theory of Evolution | Change in the frequency of a gene of allele in a population overtime |
| Charles Darwin | Father of Evolution |
| Charles Darwin | Proposed a Mechanism for evolution called Natural Selection |
| Natural Selection | Organisms that are bet adapted to an environment will survive and reproduce more then others |
| Overreproduction | Each species produces more offspring than can survive |
| Variation | Each individual has a unique combination of inherited traits |
| Adaptation | A trait that is key to survival |
| Competition | Individuals compete for resources such as food, water, space and mates. (Survival of the fittest) |
| Selection | The individuals with the best traits will survive. |