Natural Selection

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms that are better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a fossil?

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A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism, often found in sedimentary rock.

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Which type of organism is most likely to form a fossil?

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Bone is the type of organism that is most likely to form a fossil.

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What is a vestigial structure?

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A vestigial structure is a body part that has lost its original function through evolution.

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Why do some organisms change color to blend in with their environment?

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They change color to be harder to see and avoid predators.

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What does it mean for two organisms to have a common ancestor?

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It means that they evolved from the same species in the past.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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Mimicry is when one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or to attract prey.

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What is an example of mimicry?

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The clear wing moth mimics the wasp to repel predators.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a change in an organism that makes it better suited to its environment.

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What is embryology?

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Embryology is the study of embryos and their development.