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Natural Selection
The study of trait variation in different populations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| population | a group of organisms of a species living in the same environment over time |
| trait | a characteristic of an organism; many traits are inherited ( genetic) |
| environmental changes | Variables in the environment such as food and water availability,water quality,temperature,air quality,topography ,habitat, and natural hazards |
| probability | the chances or likelihood that something will happen |