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Science Unit 3 #1
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Biodiversity | the number of different species in an area |
| Species | A group of organisms that are physically similar and can mate with each other and produce offspring that can also mate and reproduce |
| Genus | A classification grouping that consists of a number of similar, closely related species |
| Population | All the members of one species in a particular area |
| Natural Selection | The process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce than other members of the same species |
| Evolution | The gradual change in a species over time |
| Variation | Any difference between individuals of the same species. |
| Adaptation | a behavior or physical characteristic that allows an organism to survive or reproduce in its environment |