Evolutionary History Vocab

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Group of organisms that do not reproduce with others: ____________

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species

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A part of an organism is called a _________ ____________.

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body structure

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

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A _____________ _____________ is a body structure in two or more species with the same parts (e.g., same bones).

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shared structure

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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A _______________ ______________ is an older population from which two or more newer species descended.

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common ancestor

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Evidence of past life, like fossilized bones or footprints, is called a ______________.

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fossil

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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A scientist who studies fossils to understand ancient life on Earth.

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paleontologist

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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If something has died out completely and is no longer alive anywhere on Earth, it is ______________.

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extinct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Species adapt to environmental changes over time: ___________________

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evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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____________ is when something stays mostly the same over time

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stability

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Process by which one population evolves into multiple species.

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speciation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4