Biology Evolution

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What is Differential Fitness?
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Differential Fitness refers to the variation in the ability of individuals within a population to survive and reproduce based on their phenotypic traits.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the Galapagos Islands known for?
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The Galapagos Islands are known for their unique biodiversity and as the location where Charles Darwin observed species that contributed to his theory of evolution.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Stabilizing Selection?
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Stabilizing Selection is a type of natural selection that favors intermediate variants of a trait, reducing variation and selecting against extreme phenotypes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Bottleneck Effect?
Back
A Bottleneck Effect occurs when a population's size is significantly reduced for at least one generation, leading to a loss of genetic diversity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Natural Selection?
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Natural Selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Directional Selection?
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Directional Selection is a mode of natural selection in which one extreme phenotype is favored over others, causing a shift in the population's trait distribution.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Disruptive Selection?
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Disruptive Selection is a type of natural selection that favors extreme phenotypes at both ends of the spectrum, leading to increased variation.
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