Biology Terminology Review

A set of flashcards focused on key biological terms and concepts identified from the lecture notes.

Postzygate

Refers to the process occurring after fertilization.

Mortality

The state of being subject to death.

Nability

Refers to the capacity or ability to produce offspring.

Hyrilnferhl

A term that seems misspelled; likely referencing a biological concept.

Adaptation

A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

Importance of Mass

A key factor in understanding evolution and biological processes.

Speed of Evolution

The rate at which species adapt and evolve over time.

Gradation

The process by which changes occur in a gradual manner.

Extinction

The end of an organism or group of organisms.

Punctuated Equilibrium

A theory that evolution occurs in rapid bursts followed by periods of stability.

Homologous Structures

Anatomical features in different species that are similar due to shared ancestry.

Convergent Evolution

The process whereby different species develop similar traits independently.