Vocabulary
What is evolution?
The gradual change in species over time.
What is survival?
The ability of an organism to continue living and avoid death.
Give an example of a real-life adaptation.
here's an example :The long neck of a giraffe helps it reach high leaves
Define species.
A group of similar organisms that can reproduce together.
Natural selection
Natural selection is the process where organisms best suited to their environment survive and reproduce, passing those traits on to future generations.
What is natural selection?
The process where organisms best suited to their environment survive and reproduce.
What is reproduction?
The biological process of producing offspring.
What are Darwin's finches?
Birds that evolved different beak shapes to eat different types of food
Define habitat.
The natural home or environment of an organism.
Describe a real-life adaptation
The thick fur of polar bears helps them survive in cold environments.
What is an adaptation?
A feature or trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.
What is an environment?
The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives.
What is co-evolution?
When two or more species influence each other's evolution over time.
Define survival.
The ability of an organism to continue living and avoid death.
Why might a trait that makes an animal more visible to predators still be passed down?
Some traits that make animals more visible can also attract mates or signal to others, improving reproductive success.
What is variation?
Small differences between individuals within the same species.
What is a trait?
A specific characteristic or feature of an organism.
What is convergent evolution?
When unrelated species develop similar traits due to living in similar environments.
Define reproduction
The biological process of producing offspring.
Explain the difference between convergent evolution and adaptive radiation.
Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species develop similar traits, while adaptive radiation is when one species evolves into many to fill different variations
What is a mutation?
A change or error in DNA that can lead to new traits.
What is an advantage?
A beneficial trait or condition that improves an organism’s chances of survival.
What is adaptive radiation?
When one species evolves into many different species to survive in different environments.
Define mutation.
A change in DNA that can lead to new traits.
How does the relationship between the clownfish and the sea anemone help both species survive?
The clownfish gets protection from predators, while the sea anemone benefits from the clownfish's movement, which brings food.