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Evolution-1
Bio VI -1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| evolution | new species arise from existing species as new heritable changes accumulate over time |
| species | related organisms that can successfully interbreed in nature |
| population | interbreeding members of the SAME species living together |
| competition | struggle for the same resources |
| community | groups of different species living together |
| limiting factor | any resource in short supply |
| carrying capacity | the population that can be supported by a particular ecosystem |