VOCAB WORDS

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Evolution:

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the process by which species change over time.

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Process by which organisms best suited to an environment survive and reproduce.

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Natural Selection

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Traits aiding survival in an environment

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Adaptation

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Variation refers to natural differences among members of a population.

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Differences that exist naturally among members of a population.

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Change in gene or chromosome.

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Mutation

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Body parts with similar structure but different functions:

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Homologous structure

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Analogous Structure:

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Body parts with similar function but different structure.

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Body parts that don't function in an organism.

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Vestigial Structure

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Embryo definition

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Early stage in the development of an organism.

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Embryology:

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Study of Embryo