Vocab
A change in DNA that can be good harmful or neutral
Mutation
Having white fur in the arctic
Good
This physical adaptation helps a polar bear stay warm in freezing temperatures.
Blubber or thick fur
coming closer together (Think about tectonic plates from 6th grade)
Convergent
Helps an organism survive and reproduce within its environment
Adaptation
Having freckles
Neutral
A chameleon changes this to blend in with its surroundings and avoid predators.
Color
This singer released a deluxe album on valentines day
Sabrina Carpenter
A mutation is ________ when it helps and organism
Beneficial
Having light colored wings in a forest of dark-barked trees
bad
Webbed feet help aquatic animals move efficiently in this.
Water
tending to be different or develop in different directions.
Divergent
This person studied the characteristics of organisms in the Galapagos Islands and noticed that they were similar to those on nearby South America
Charles Darwin
Being a brightly colored poison dart frog
Good
Kangaroo rats survive in the desert by getting water from this unexpected source.
food/seeds
This is a change over time
Evolution
Refers to the differences in physical traits among individuals within a population or species. These differences can be due to genetic factors, environmental factors, or a combination of both.
Variation
A mutation that makes bacteria immune to antibiotics.
Good for bacteria bad for humans
Some birds fly thousands of miles each year to find food and avoid harsh climates. This adaptation is called ____.
Migration
These deep-sea fish produce their own light through bioluminescence (the scary fish from finding Nemo)
Anglerfish