Adaptation

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Adaptation

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A trait or characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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Variation

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A change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits.

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Evolution

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The gradual change of species over time.

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Prey

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An animal that is hunted as food.

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Predator

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An animal that hunts other animals for food.

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Sharp Thorns

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A feature of some plants, like roses, that helps protect them from being eaten by large animals.

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Environment

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The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives.

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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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Camouflage

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A method of hiding or blending in with the environment to avoid detection by predators.

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Mimicry

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When one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.