Adaptations, Evolution, and Natural Selection

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What is an adaptation?

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An inherited trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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How do more genes affect an organism's chances of survival?

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More genes can increase the chances of survival by allowing for more adaptations.

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What is hibernation?

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A state in which an organism slows its life functions to survive harsh conditions.

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What is prey?

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An animal that is hunted for food by another animal.

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What is camouflage?

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A coloring or physical characteristic that helps an organism blend in with its environment.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a predator?

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is migration?

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for better living conditions.

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What is mimicry?

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When an organism resembles another organism or object to avoid predation.

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What is a characteristic?

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A feature or quality belonging to an organism, which can be inherited or acquired.