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Module 7 Vocab
Apologia Marine Biology
Term | Definition |
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adaptation | an expression of a helpful trait coming directly from the genetic information already possessed by at least some individuals in a genetically diverse population |
baleen | rows of comb-like horny plates that project from the upper jaws of filter-feeding whales |
echolocation | a method of analyzing sound waves to locate objects in the water column |
behavior | an activity an organism would do in its natural habitat |
delayed implantation | a delay in implantation of an embryo into the uterus, allowing for the proper timing of birth |