Amplify Evolutionary History Vocabulary

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common ancestor population

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An older population from which two or more newer species descended.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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related

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Sharing a common ancestor population.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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environment

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Everything (living and nonliving) that surrounds an organism.

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paleontologist

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A scientist who studies fossils in order to understand the ancient history of life on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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adaptive trait

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A trait that makes it more likely that an individual will survive in a specific environment.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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speciation

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The process by which new species arise from existing species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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mutation

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to new traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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trait

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A characteristic or feature of an organism.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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evolution

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The change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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fossil

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The preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2