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chapter 4
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| species | a group of similar organisims. |
| variation | difference between individuals of the same species. |
| evolution | the process of modern organisims have descended from ancient organisims. |
| fossil | preserved remains or traces of an organisim that has died. |
| adaptation | inherited behaivor or characteristic that helps an organisim survive. |
| sientific theory | well tested explanationfor a wide range of observations. |
| mechanisim | something takes place naturally. |
| natural selection | individuals that are more adapted are more likely to survive. |
| competition | the struggle among living for things nessesary. |
| mutation | any change to the genetic material. |
| fitness | how well it can survive. |
| sexual selection | acts on the ability possible to get the best mate. |
| coevolution | two species evolve in response to changes over time. |
| fossil record | fossils we have discovered and learned. |
| embryo | young organisim that develops from a fertilized egg. |
| homologous structures | similar structures that are inherited from common ancestors. |
| extinct | does not exist or will never visit earth again. |
| protien | organic material made from carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur. |