The process of change in inherited traits of populations over generations, resulting in the diversity of life.

the process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass those advantageous traits to their offspring.

An English naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection

A characteristic or behavior of a living thing that helps it survive and reproduce in its environment.

A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area and capable of interbreeding.

body parts in different species that have a similar underlying structure and common evolutionary origin, even though they may have different functions

a body part or organ that has lost its original function through evolution.

the process where two or more species with a common ancestor gradually become more different over time, leading to the formation of new species.

the process where unrelated species independently develop similar traits, often due to adapting to similar environments or ecological niches.

A body part in different species that serves a similar function but has evolved independently, rather than from a common ancestor.

The branch of biology that studies the development of embryos from fertilization through the fetal stage.

Traits or characteristics passed down from parents to offspring through the transmission of genetic material, such as DNA.

A characteristic developed during an organism's lifetime due to environmental factors or experiences, not from genetics.

when humans intentionally breed organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with those same traits.

A change in an organism's genetic material (DNA).

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Term	Definition
Evolution	The process of change in inherited traits of populations over generations, resulting in the diversity of life.
Natural Selection	the process where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass those advantageous traits to their offspring.
Charles Darwin	An English naturalist who developed the theory of evolution by natural selection
Adaptation	A characteristic or behavior of a living thing that helps it survive and reproduce in its environment.
Population	A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area and capable of interbreeding.
Homologous Structure	body parts in different species that have a similar underlying structure and common evolutionary origin, even though they may have different functions
Vestigial Structure	a body part or organ that has lost its original function through evolution.
Divergent Evolution	the process where two or more species with a common ancestor gradually become more different over time, leading to the formation of new species.
Convergent Evolution	the process where unrelated species independently develop similar traits, often due to adapting to similar environments or ecological niches.
Analogous Structure	A body part in different species that serves a similar function but has evolved independently, rather than from a common ancestor.
Embryology	The branch of biology that studies the development of embryos from fertilization through the fetal stage.
Inherited	Traits or characteristics passed down from parents to offspring through the transmission of genetic material, such as DNA.
Acquired Traits	A characteristic developed during an organism's lifetime due to environmental factors or experiences, not from genetics.
Artificial Selection	when humans intentionally breed organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with those same traits.
Mutation	A change in an organism's genetic material (DNA).

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