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Darwinian Evolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Evolution | The accumulation of inherited changes within populations over time. |
| Population | A group of individuals of one species that live in the same geographic area at the same time. |
| Species | A group of organisms with similar structure, function, and behavior, that are capable of interbreeding with one another. |
| Artificial selection | When breeders choose certain traits and breeding only individuals that exhibit the desired traits. |
| Adaptation | An evolutionary modification that improves the chances of survival and reproductive success in a given environment. |
| Natural selection | Better adapted organisms are more likely to survive and become the parents of the next generation. |
| Fossils | Remains or traces left in sedimentary rock by previously existing organisms. |
| Index fossils | Fossils of organisms that existed for a short period of time but preserved as fossils in large numbers. |
| Radioisotopes | Emit invisible radiations to accurately measure the age of fossils. |