The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past

A group of similar organisms that canmate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.

Change over time; the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms

A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.

An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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Diversity 2.1

Term	Definition
fossil	The preserved remains or traces of an organism that lived in the past
species	A group of similar organisms that canmate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce.
evolution	Change over time; the process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms
scientific theory	A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations or experimental results.
adaptation	An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.