BIOLOGY - EVOLUTION
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Evolution
Change over time
Artificial selection
Characteristics that are selected or influenced by humans
Natural selection
Characteristics that are selected by an organisms environment
Adaption
Characteristics that increases an organisms fitness
Fitness
An organisms ability to adapt to its environment
Variation
Multiple characteristics among a group/groups of organisms
Modification
Change in an organisms traits or genetic makeup
Darwin’s theory point 1
Variation exists within species
Darwin’s theory point 2
Overproduction of offspring
Darwin’s theory point 3
Organisms compete for limited natural resources
Darwin’s theory point 4
Differential reproductive success
Why is evolution tied to an organisms ability to survive and reproduce?
Evolution is tightly linked to an organism's ability to survive and reproduce because natural selection favors traits that enhance these abilities
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