Evolution Voc 2

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What is disruptive coloration?

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A coloration pattern that causes visual disruption because the pattern does not coincide with the shape and outline of the animal's body, such as in zebras.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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A group of organisms of the same species that live in a specific area.

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What is migration?

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The movement by animals to a new location that allows them access to better environmental conditions for survival.

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What are functional adaptations?

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Chemical changes that occur during an individual's lifetime, increasing the individual's fitness in the given environment, such as hibernation or being nocturnal.

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What is selective breeding?

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The breeding of organisms for desired characteristics.

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What is camouflage?

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A coloration or pattern that allows an organism to blend in with its environment, making it less visible to predators.

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What is mimicry?

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A phenomenon where one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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What is countershading?

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A coloration pattern where an animal is darker on the top and lighter on the bottom, helping it blend into its environment.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A group of different species that live together in a specific area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.