Diversity of Life Vocabulary

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A physical trait or a behavior that helps an organism 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 group of organisms living together in the same environment

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community

Front

The removal of trees from a large area

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deforestation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Movement from one place to another.

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Migration

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Taking on the appearance of another plant or animal.

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Mimicry

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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The process where organisms that are best suited to their environment survive and pass on traits to their offspring.

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natural selection

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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A condition of having too many of one type of organism living and using resources in a certain area.

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overpopulation

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A period of inactivity or slowed biological processes

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dormancy/hibernation

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Animals or plants of the same kind living in a specific area.

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Species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Colors or patterns that help an organism blend into its surroundings

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camouflage