The natural process by which something takes place

Process by which two species evolve in response to changes in each other over time.

A type of natural selection that acts on an organism's ability to get the best possible mate.

how well an organism can survive and reproduce in its environment

The struggle between organisms to survive as they attempt to use the same limited resource

The process by which organisms that are best adapted to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce.

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Diversity 2.2-3

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Term	Definition
mechanism	The natural process by which something takes place
Coevolution	Process by which two species evolve in response to changes in each other over time.
Sexual selection	A type of natural selection that acts on an organism's ability to get the best possible mate.
Fitness	how well an organism can survive and reproduce in its environment
Competition	The struggle between organisms to survive as they attempt to use the same limited resource
Natural Selection	The process by which organisms that are best adapted to their environment are most likely to survive and reproduce.