Evolution

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is evolution?

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Evolution is the process by which species change over time through variations and natural selection.

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What are vestigial structures?

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Vestigial structures are features present in modern organisms that have lost their original function through evolution.

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What does it mean if organisms have similar bone structures?

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It suggests that the organisms may have developed from a common ancestor.

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What are analogous structures?

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Analogous structures are features that serve similar functions but have different evolutionary origins.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a common ancestor?

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A common ancestor is an early species from which two or more different species have evolved.

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What is variation in the context of evolution?

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Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals in a population.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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What is the significance of fossils in understanding evolution?

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Fossils provide evidence of past life forms and show how species have changed over time.