Evolution

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A trait or change in lifestyle that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment

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adaptation

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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A harmless species resembles a dangerous species

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batesian

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When two or more species that are poisonous or dangerous or not very tasty resemble each other.

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mullerian

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When predators or parasites share similar signals or characteristics which allow them to avoid being correctly identified by the prey or host

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aggressive

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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When HUMANS select or choose a plant or animal for breeding based on a desired trait

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artificial selection

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Shows how different groups of organisms have changed over time.

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fossil record

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Parts of the body that are similar to other species because they have a common ancestor

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homologous structures

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Body part you have that use to have a purpose but now has little or no function

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vestigial organ

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When living organisms that are not closely related have very similar DNA bases, what does it mean?

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biomechanical evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

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Scientist that contributed the most to our understanding of evolution

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Darwin

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4