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Natural Selection
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Selection | Process by which organisms change as those with traits best suited to an environment pass their traits to the next generation |
| Adaptation | A characteristic or trait an organism has that makes it easier for them to survive |
| Successful species | A specie that passes on a useful trait to the next generation |
| Trait | A characteristic of an animal |
| Variety | Two or more choices |
| True or false? Adaptations can only occur if there is variety within a species? | True |
| True or false? Adaptations are bad | False |
| Rock pocket mice are an example of | Natural selection |
| Survival of the fittest | The idea that the specie more fit for their environment will survive and become more successful |
| Fit | Being well suited for your environment and any natural predators you may have |
| Predators | Animals that hunt other animals |
| Prey | Animals hunted by other animals |