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Evolution/Tori
The theory created by Charles Darwin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Species | similar organisms that can mate with each other and produce fertile offspring |
| Fossil | preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past |
| Adaptation | a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce |
| Example of Adaptation | finches on the Galapagos islands; their beaks were adapted to the type of food they consumed |
| Evolution | the gradual change in a species |
| Scientific Theory | unproven theory used to explain a wide range of observations |
| Natural Selection | the process by which individuals |