What is competition in natural selection?
Natural Selection Vocab

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Competition refers to the struggle between organisms for the same resources, such as food, water, and space, which can affect their survival and reproduction.
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What is natural selection?
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Natural selection is the process in which helpful traits become more common in a population over time, leading to evolution.
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What does 'Survival of the Fittest' mean?
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'Survival of the Fittest' means that the best adapted organisms are more likely to survive and reproduce in their environment.
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What is evolution?
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Evolution is the genetic changes in a population over a long period of time, leading to the development of new species.
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What is a species?
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A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
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What is variation in a population?
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Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals in a population, which can affect their survival.
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What is adaptation?
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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive better in its environment.
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