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Evolution Batzer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| evolution | The changes in inherited characteristics of species over years. |
| Species | A group of organisms that share similar characteristics and can reproduce themselves to produce fertile offspring |
| Adaption | a feature, or trait that helps an organism to live in a certain environment |
| Darwin's theory of Evolution | 1. Organisms change overtime 2. all organisms are descended from common by a process of branches 3.Evolution is gradual, taking place over time |
| Variation | when members of the same species have differences between individuals |
| Natural Selection | organisms with the traits best suited to the environment will likely survive and reproduce |
| extinction | The disappearance of all members of all members of a species |